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Caramel vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Agave nectar?

  • Caramel is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels and Sweetener, syrup, agave types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5250%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Selenium ~1.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 9.4% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5011.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1700%
Contains more OtherOther +1100%
Contains more WaterWater +169.9%
~equal in Carbs ~76.37g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Agave nectar Opinion
Calories 382kcal 310kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.09g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.45g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 77g 76.17g Caramel
Carbs 77g 76.37g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 17mg 1mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 1mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 4mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.09mg Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 68.03g Caramel
Fiber 0g 0.2g Agave nectar
Copper 0.018mg 0.009mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.01mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 1mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 4mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 42IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 12µg 8µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 1.7µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.165mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 4µg 30µg Agave nectar
Choline 8mg 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Agave nectar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Caramel
24%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.