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Agave nectar vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and reese's pieces

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin K, while reese's pieces have more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and potassium.
  • Reese's pieces cover your daily need for saturated fat, 82% more than agave nectar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8875%
Contains more IronIron +444.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +4455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21900%

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% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +779.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.99mg
~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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2194%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13744.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5404.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1173.3%

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 16.42g 75%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Manganese 0.005mg 1.1mg 48%
Copper 0.009mg 0.41mg 45%
Fats 0.45g 24.77g 37%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 6.06mg 34%
Phosphorus 1mg 207mg 29%
Protein 0.09g 12.46g 25%
Magnesium 1mg 88mg 21%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 5.9µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.88g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.46g 11%
Fiber 0.2g 3g 11%
Potassium 4mg 359mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.11mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.15mg 10%
Calories 310kcal 497kcal 9%
Sodium 4mg 194mg 8%
Calcium 1mg 69mg 7%
Folate 30µg 55µg 6%
Carbs 76.37g 59.86g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.18mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Iron 0.09mg 0.49mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.22mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 28.7mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 0.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 53.25g N/A
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.99mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.