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Agave nectar vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Agave nectar and Chocolate

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 113% higher.
  • Chocolate has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Agave nectar. Agave nectar has 0.234mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate has 0.042mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +8811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14500%
Contains more Phosphorus +20500%
Contains more Potassium +13875%
Contains more Zinc +20000%
Contains more Copper +11322.2%
Contains more Manganese +28280%
Contains more Selenium +76.5%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +8811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14500%
Contains more Phosphorus +20500%
Contains more Potassium +13875%
Contains more Zinc +20000%
Contains more Copper +11322.2%
Contains more Manganese +28280%
Contains more Selenium +76.5%

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 +212%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +212%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Water +2264.9%
Contains more Protein +5322.2%
Contains more Fats +6851.1%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Water +2264.9%
Contains more Protein +5322.2%
Contains more Fats +6851.1%
Contains more Other +1033.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 54.17g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.45g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 76.37g 61.17g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 55.6g 0g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 0.2g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 1mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.09mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 1mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 1mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 4mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 4mg 24mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.009mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.005mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 1.7µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 156IU 50IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 2µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.54mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.025mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.05mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.042mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 22.5µg 8.1µg Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.112g Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 18.519g Agave nectar
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.