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Agave nectar vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agave nectar and Tootsie roll?

  • Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Tootsie roll is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Agave nectar has 23 times more Vitamin B6 than Tootsie roll. Agave nectar has 0.234mg of Vitamin B6, while Tootsie roll has 0.01mg.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll types in this comparison.

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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 16% 11% 10% 30% 43% 11% 24% 5.7% 6.1% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2800%
Contains more IronIron +788.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +840%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%

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% 0% 13% 0% 14% 16% 3.9% 17% 2.3% 0% 24% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2240%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +134.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +242.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1666.7%
Contains more FatsFats +635.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +353.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 55% 11% 3% 9%
Starch: 15.3 g
Sucrose: 39.35 g
Glucose: 7.85 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 2.18 g
Maltose: 6.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +58.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13800%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Tootsie roll
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 310kcal 387kcal Tootsie roll
Protein 0.09g 1.59g Tootsie roll
Fats 0.45g 3.31g Tootsie roll
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 76.37g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 22mg Tootsie roll
Calcium 1mg 36mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 4mg 116mg Tootsie roll
Iron 0.09mg 0.8mg Tootsie roll
Sugar 68.03g 56.32g Tootsie roll
Fiber 0.2g 0.1g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0.13mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.01mg 0.4mg Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 1mg 57mg Tootsie roll
Sodium 4mg 44mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.65mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.047mg Tootsie roll
Selenium 1.7µg 2.2µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.056mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.07mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.21mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 9.6µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 9µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.967g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.266g Tootsie roll
Tryptophan 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.04mg Tootsie roll
Isoleucine 0.06mg Tootsie roll
Leucine 0.11mg Tootsie roll
Lysine 0.09mg Tootsie roll
Methionine 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Tootsie roll
Valine 0.08mg Tootsie roll
Histidine 0.03mg Tootsie roll
Fructose 55.6g 0.4g Agave nectar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g Tootsie roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Tootsie roll
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
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/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.