Corn raw vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn raw and agave nectar different?
- Corn raw is higher in phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for agave nectar is 19% higher.
- Corn raw contains 89 times more phosphorus than agave nectar. While corn raw contains 89mg of phosphorus, agave nectar contains only 1mg.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index (13) than corn raw (52).
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +477.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.35 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
76.05 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3533.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +231.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.7 g
Sucrose:
0.89 g
Glucose:
3.43 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +262.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2766% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 55.6g | 67% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 76.37g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 310kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.234mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.165mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 0.689mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.005mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 0.09g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.009mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Folate | 42µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.35g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.325g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.7g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.26g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.