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Almond joy vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between almond joy and agave nectar?

  • Almond joy is higher in fiber, phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet agave nectar is higher in vitamin C.
  • Almond joy's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in agave nectar is lower.

We used Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Sweetener, syrup, agave types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6250%
Contains more IronIron +1311.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2328.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4488.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5884.4%
Contains more OtherOther +720%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.3%
Contains more WaterWater +179.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond joy Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Agave nectar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.59g 0g 80%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Fats 26.93g 0.45g 41%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Fiber 5g 0.2g 19%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 17mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 18%
Phosphorus 112mg 1mg 16%
Iron 1.27mg 0.09mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.26g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0g 8%
Folate 30µg 8%
Protein 4.13g 0.09g 8%
Calories 479kcal 310kcal 8%
Potassium 254mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Calcium 64mg 1mg 6%
Carbs 59.51g 76.37g 6%
Sodium 142mg 4mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 4%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Copper 0.009mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 54.51g 76.17g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Sugar 48.34g 68.03g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Agave nectar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Almond joy
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.