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Agave nectar vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Agave nectar and Reeses cups

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Reeses cups are richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • Agave nectar contains 57 times more Vitamin C than Reeses cups. Agave nectar contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Reeses cups contain 0.3mg.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8475%
Contains more IronIron +1244.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16000%

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +551.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.2%
~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% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38%
Contains more WaterWater +1493.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11277.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6684.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1520%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 310kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 0.09g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 0.45g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 17mg 0.3mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 51.76g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 55.36g Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 1mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 4mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.09mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 68.03g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0.2g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.009mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.01mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 1mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 4mg 357mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 56IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 8µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.15mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 1.4µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.11mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.1mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 22.5µg 2µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 13.3mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0g 10.73g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g Reeses cups
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 Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.