Caramel vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Caramel and Agave nectar?
- Caramel is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% higher.
- Agave nectar contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Candies, caramels and Sweetener, syrup, agave 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.
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Calcium
+13700%
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Iron
+55.6%
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Magnesium
+1600%
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Phosphorus
+11300%
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Potassium
+5250%
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Zinc
+4300%
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Copper
+100%
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Manganese
+120%
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Sodium
-98.4%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7
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Calcium
+13700%
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Iron
+55.6%
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Magnesium
+1600%
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Phosphorus
+11300%
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Potassium
+5250%
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Zinc
+4300%
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Copper
+100%
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Manganese
+120%
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Sodium
-98.4%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7
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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Vitamin B2
+55.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+271.4%
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Vitamin E
+113%
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Vitamin C
+4150%
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Vitamin B1
+18.4%
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Vitamin B3
+365.5%
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Vitamin B6
+317.9%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin K
+1150%
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Vitamin B2
+55.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+271.4%
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Vitamin E
+113%
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Vitamin C
+4150%
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Vitamin B1
+18.4%
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Vitamin B3
+365.5%
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Vitamin B6
+317.9%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin K
+1150%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+5011.1%
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Fats
+1700%
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Other
+1100%
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Water
+169.9%
Equal in Carbs - 76.37
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
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Protein
+5011.1%
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Fats
+1700%
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+1100%
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Water
+169.9%
Equal in Carbs - 76.37
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 77g | 76.17g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 0.09g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 0.45g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 76.37g |
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| Calories | 382kcal | 310kcal |
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| Fructose | 55.6g |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 68.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.09mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.009mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.98mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.689mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.234mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 22.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins