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Agave nectar vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Agave nectar and Maple syrup

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 126% more than Agave nectar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Syrups, maple.

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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 -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +10100%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +5200%
Contains more Zinc +14600%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +58060%
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +10100%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +5200%
Contains more Zinc +14600%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +58060%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +669.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +213.3%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +213.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +676.9%
Contains more Fructose +10592.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +676.9%
Contains more Fructose +10592.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 67.04g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0.04g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 0.06g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 67.04g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 260kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g 0.52g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 60.46g Maple syrup
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.09mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 1mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 1mg 2mg Maple syrup
Potassium 4mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 4mg 12mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.009mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Manganese 0.005mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.066mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.081mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.002mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.007g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.