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Corn syrup vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Agave nectar

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E than Agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains 39 times less Sodium than Corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 155mg of Sodium, while Agave nectar contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +311.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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% 9.4% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3345%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~76.37g
~equal in Water ~22.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Agave nectar Opinion
Calories 286kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0g 0.09g Agave nectar
Fats 0g 0.45g Agave nectar
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 77.59g 76.17g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 76.37g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 1mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 4mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.09mg Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 68.03g Agave nectar
Fiber 0g 0.2g Agave nectar
Copper 0.053mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 4mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.1mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 1.7µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 0µg 30µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg 13.3mg
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
24%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.