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Agave nectar vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Agave nectar and Skittles

  • Agave nectar has less Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 56% more than Agave nectar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +294.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +294.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +499%
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +844.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +546.7%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Water +499%
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +844.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +546.7%

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 Skittles
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 0.09g 0.19g Skittles
Fats 0.45g 4.25g Skittles
Carbs 76.37g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 310kcal 402kcal Skittles
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 75.92g Agave nectar
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Iron 0.09mg 0mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg Agave nectar
Phosphorus 1mg Agave nectar
Potassium 4mg Agave nectar
Sodium 4mg 15mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B6 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.074g Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 4.115g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Skittles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Agave nectar
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.