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Pectin vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pectin and Agave nectar

  • Pectin has more Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Pectin's daily need coverage for Copper is 46% more.
  • Pectin contains 50 times more Sodium than Agave nectar. Pectin contains 200mg of Sodium, while Agave nectar contains 4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Pectin
Pectin
7
:
2
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +2911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +4566.7%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Agave nectar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +2911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +4566.7%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
Pectin
Pectin
1
:
10
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13680%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2240%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Pectin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Agave nectar
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13680%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2240%
Contains more Folate +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
Pectin
3
:
2
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +163.7%
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Agave nectar
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +163.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 81.8g 76.17g Pectin
Protein 0.3g 0.09g Pectin
Fats 0.3g 0.45g Agave nectar
Carbs 90.4g 76.37g Pectin
Calories 325kcal 310kcal Pectin
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 0.2g Pectin
Calcium 7mg 1mg Pectin
Iron 2.71mg 0.09mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 2mg 1mg Pectin
Potassium 7mg 4mg Pectin
Sodium 200mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.47mg 0.01mg Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.009mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg 0.005mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 3IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 1µg 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Agave nectar
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
2%
Pectin
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pectin
Pectin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.