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

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The main differences between Taffy (candy) and Agave nectar

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

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

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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% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
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%
~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 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more FatsFats +640%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more WaterWater +373%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taffy (candy) Agave nectar
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 Taffy (candy) Agave nectar Opinion
Calories 397kcal 310kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.09g Agave nectar
Fats 3.33g 0.45g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 91.56g 76.17g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 76.37g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Agave nectar
Calcium 8mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 3mg 4mg Agave nectar
Iron 0.01mg 0.09mg Agave nectar
Sugar 68.48g 68.03g Agave nectar
Fiber 0g 0.2g Agave nectar
Copper 0mg 0.009mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.21mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Sodium 52mg 4mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 100IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 27µg 8µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg Agave nectar
Selenium 0.7µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 0µg 30µg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.131g Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g 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
Taffy (candy) Agave nectar
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
24%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
2%
Agave nectar

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.