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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.
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 1
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 1

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 +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +373%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +53.3%
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 Protein +200%
Contains more Water +373%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 76.17g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.09g 0.03g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 76.37g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 310kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 68.48g Agave nectar
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Potassium 4mg 3mg Agave nectar
Sodium 4mg 52mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.009mg 0mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 0.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 100IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.09mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 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
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.131g Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 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 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.