Almonds vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between almonds and agave nectar
- The amount of vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium in almonds is higher than in agave nectar.
- Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 164% more than agave nectar.
- Almonds contain 481 times more phosphorus than agave nectar. While almonds contain 481mg of phosphorus, agave nectar contains only 1mg.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4022.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11355.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43480% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2515.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +589.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +425.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10995.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1873.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +420.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +7211.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50445.5% |
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Lactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 0.98mg | 164% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.009mg | 114% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 0.005mg | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 0g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 0g | 79% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 0.45g | 76% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.165mg | 75% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 55.6g | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 1mg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 1mg | 64% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 0.2g | 49% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 0.09mg | 45% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 0.09g | 42% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 0.01mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 1mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 76.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 0.689mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 0g | 17% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 310kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.234mg | 7% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 13.3mg | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 1.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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
78%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.