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Jelly bean vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jelly bean and agave nectar

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin E in agave nectar is higher than in jelly bean.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jelly bean is 80, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, jellybeans 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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +825%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%

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% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 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 CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +800%
Contains more WaterWater +264.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.234mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.165mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.122mg 10%
Folate 0µg 30µg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.98mg 7%
Carbs 93.55g 76.37g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.689mg 4%
Calories 375kcal 310kcal 3%
Choline 0mg 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 4mg 2%
Copper 0.028mg 0.009mg 2%
Iron 0.13mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.005mg 1%
Selenium 1.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 37mg 4mg 1%
Fats 0.05g 0.45g 1%
Protein 0g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 93.35g 76.17g N/A
Magnesium 2mg 1mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 70g 68.03g N/A
Fiber 0.2g 0.2g 0%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg 0%
Phosphorus 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean 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%
Jelly bean
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.