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Agave nectar vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Agave nectar and Mars

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, however, Mars has more Iron, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
  • Mars has 34 times less Vitamin C than Agave nectar. Agave nectar has 17mg of Vitamin C, while Mars has 0.5mg.
  • Mars is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy 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%
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8900%
Contains more IronIron +855.6%

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%
Mars
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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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~167IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
Mars
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4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +1249.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4655.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4193.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1433.3%
~equal in Carbs ~72.4g

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 Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Mars Opinion
Calories 310kcal 475kcal Mars
Protein 0.09g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.45g 19.32g Mars
Vitamin C 17mg 0.5mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 70.4g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 72.4g Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 90mg Mars
Potassium 4mg Agave nectar
Iron 0.09mg 0.86mg Mars
Sugar 68.03g 58.94g Mars
Fiber 0.2g 2g Mars
Copper 0.009mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg Agave nectar
Phosphorus 1mg Agave nectar
Sodium 4mg 136mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B6 0.234mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.131g Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 11.651g Agave nectar
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 Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.