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Figs vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Figs and Agave nectar

  • Figs have more Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese, while Agave nectar have more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin E.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains 58 times less Potassium than Figs. Figs contain 232mg of Potassium, while Agave nectar contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw 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.
Figs
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5700%
Contains more IronIron +311.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +677.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%

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.
Figs
1
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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +378.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +183%
~equal in Vitamin A ~156IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 ProteinProtein +733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +244.9%
Contains more OtherOther +340%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Agave nectar Opinion
Calories 74kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0.75g 0.09g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.45g Agave nectar
Vitamin C 2mg 17mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 16.28g 76.17g Agave nectar
Carbs 19.18g 76.37g Agave nectar
Magnesium 17mg 1mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 1mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 4mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 0.09mg Figs
Sugar 16.26g 68.03g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 0.2g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.009mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.01mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 1mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 4mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 7µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.128mg 0.005mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 4.7µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 6µg 30µg Agave nectar
Choline 4.7mg 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
24%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.