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Dulce de Leche vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between dulce de Leche and agave nectar?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B12, and potassium, yet agave nectar is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 27% more.
  • The glycemic index of agave nectar is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Sweetener, syrup, agave types in this article.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8650%
Contains more IronIron +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +7800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +825%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +569.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +7500%
Contains more FatsFats +1533.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +631.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +17275%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 0.32g 55.6g 69%
Phosphorus 193mg 1mg 27%
Calcium 251mg 1mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.534g 0g 21%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.5µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.165mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.234mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 17mg 16%
Protein 6.84g 0.09g 14%
Choline 89.1mg 13.3mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Fats 7.35g 0.45g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 350mg 4mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.122mg 9%
Carbs 55.35g 76.37g 7%
Vitamin A 74µg 8µg 7%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.01mg 7%
Sodium 129mg 4mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.98mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 0g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 1mg 5%
Folate 11µg 30µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.689mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0g 3%
Selenium 2.7µg 1.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.004mg 0.009mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Iron 0.17mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Calories 315kcal 310kcal 0%
Net carbs 55.35g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 68.03g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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
23%
Dulce de Leche
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.

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