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Agave nectar vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agave nectar and Macaroon

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, while Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Agave nectar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +6700%
Contains more Potassium +2975%
Contains more Zinc +7200%
Contains more Copper +2888.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +6700%
Contains more Potassium +2975%
Contains more Zinc +7200%
Contains more Copper +2888.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1945.5%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1945.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Water +99.5%
Contains more Protein +3255.6%
Contains more Fats +4911.1%
Contains more Other +1040%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Water +99.5%
Contains more Protein +3255.6%
Contains more Fats +4911.1%
Contains more Other +1040%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 56.12g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.45g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 76.37g 61.22g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0.2g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 1mg 5mg Macaroon
Iron 0.09mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 1mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 1mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 4mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 4mg 241mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.009mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.005mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.19mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.02mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.06mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.22mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.096mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 3µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.1µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 20.099g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.