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Agave nectar vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between agave nectar and m&Ms Peanut

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin K; however, m&Ms Peanut is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, and fiber.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for copper is 55% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is 33, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

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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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8575%
Contains more IronIron +1188.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5511.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.2%

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 57% 2.7% 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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more WaterWater +825%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5706.7%
Contains more OtherOther +793.3%

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 M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Copper 0.009mg 0.505mg 55%
Saturated fat 0g 10.169g 46%
Fats 0.45g 26.13g 40%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.664mg 29%
Phosphorus 1mg 190mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.456g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.086g 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Protein 0.09g 9.57g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 3.362mg 17%
Magnesium 1mg 69mg 16%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3µg 16%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.76mg 16%
Fiber 0.2g 3.7g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 13%
Iron 0.09mg 1.16mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 2.85mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.09mg 11%
Calories 310kcal 515kcal 10%
Calcium 1mg 102mg 10%
Potassium 4mg 347mg 10%
Folate 30µg 55µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.106mg 5%
Carbs 76.37g 60.48g 5%
Selenium 1.7µg 4.1µg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 37.3mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 8µg 22µg 2%
Sodium 4mg 50mg 2%
Net carbs 76.17g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 50.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar M&Ms Peanut
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
23%
Agave nectar
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.