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Agave nectar vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Agave nectar and Taffy (candy)

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E, however, Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Agave nectar is 19% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
~equal in Phosphorus ~1mg

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 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more WaterWater +373%
Contains more FatsFats +640%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 310kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.09g 0.03g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 76.37g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 4mg 3mg Agave nectar
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 68.48g Agave nectar
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Sodium 4mg 52mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 100IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 8µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.09mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 0.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.028mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.012mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.002mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.131g Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.