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Agave nectar vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agave nectar and Butterfinger

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, while Butterfinger has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Butterfinger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Agave nectar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5400%
Contains more IronIron +777.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2044.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +9900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%

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 57% 9.4% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 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 0% 0% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +922.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.121mg
~equal in Folate ~28µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +1765%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5900%
Contains more FatsFats +4100%
Contains more OtherOther +946.7%
~equal in Carbs ~72.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 310kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0.09g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.45g 18.9g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 70.9g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 72.9g Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 1mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 4mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.09mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Sugar 68.03g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0.2g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.009mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.01mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 1mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 4mg 230mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.005mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 1.7µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.121mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.062mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.069mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 22.5µg 2.2µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 28µg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.04g Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0g 9.5g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.164g Butterfinger
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Butterfinger
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
24%
Agave nectar
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
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.

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.