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Agave nectar vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Agave nectar and Sherbet different?

  • Agave nectar is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Sherbet is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Agave nectar is 19% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains 98 times more Vitamin E than Sherbet. While Agave nectar contains 0.98mg of Vitamin E , Sherbet contains only 0.01mg.

Sweetener, syrup, agave and Sherbet, orange are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -91.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +5300%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +211.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
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% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +5300%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +211.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%

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 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +993.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +917.4%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +993.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +917.4%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +151.2%
Contains more Protein +1122.2%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Water +188.1%
Contains more Other +166.7%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +151.2%
Contains more Protein +1122.2%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Water +188.1%
Contains more Other +166.7%

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 Sherbet
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 Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 29.1g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 1.1g Sherbet
Fats 0.45g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 76.37g 30.4g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 144kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 1mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 0.09mg 0.14mg Sherbet
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 1mg 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 4mg 96mg Sherbet
Sodium 4mg 46mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.009mg 0.028mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.7µg 1.5µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 46IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 2.3mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.027mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.097mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.063mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.023mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 4µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.16g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g Sherbet

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Agave nectar Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.