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Carob vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carob and Agave nectar

  • Carob has more Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Fiber, while Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 145% more than Agave nectar.
  • Carob contains 353 times more Zinc than Agave nectar. While Carob contains 3.53mg of Zinc, Agave nectar contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Agave nectar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, carob, unsweetened 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 Calcium +30200%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +12500%
Contains more Potassium +15725%
Contains more Zinc +35200%
Contains more Copper +1933.3%
Contains more Manganese +2700%
Contains more Selenium +205.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +30200%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +12500%
Contains more Potassium +15725%
Contains more Zinc +35200%
Contains more Copper +1933.3%
Contains more Manganese +2700%
Contains more Selenium +205.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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.
Carob
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Contains more Vitamin E +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1460%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1460%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8955.6%
Contains more Fats +6868.9%
Contains more Other +1673.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Water +1389.6%
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 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 Protein +8955.6%
Contains more Fats +6868.9%
Contains more Other +1673.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Contains more Water +1389.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 52.49g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 8.15g 0.09g Carob
Fats 31.36g 0.45g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 540kcal 310kcal Carob
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 34.11g 68.03g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 0.2g Carob
Calcium 303mg 1mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.09mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 1mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 1mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 4mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 3.53mg 0.01mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.009mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0.005mg Carob
Selenium 5.2µg 1.7µg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.98mg Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.165mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.689mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 21µg 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 29.018g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 0g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carob Agave nectar
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
22%
Carob
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
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 - 29.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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.

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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.