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Fast food vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fast food and agave nectar different?

  • Fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B1,2, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Agave nectar has less saturated fat.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index (13) than fast food (66).

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Sweetener, syrup, agave are the varieties used 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4825%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7040%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1094.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +715.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +359.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +18255.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2568.9%
Contains more WaterWater +67.6%
Contains more OtherOther +913.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +506.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2349.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 2.27g 55.6g 67%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.09mg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 1.7µg 34%
Protein 16.52g 0.09g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.689mg 31%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.01mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0g 20%
Phosphorus 134mg 1mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.45g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.122mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.165mg 15%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.005mg 15%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 22.5µg 15%
Carbs 31.5g 76.37g 15%
Sodium 331mg 4mg 14%
Folate 80µg 30µg 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.009mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g 6%
Potassium 197mg 4mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 1mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.98mg 4%
Choline 34.4mg 13.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.234mg 2%
Calories 297kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 76.17g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 68.03g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.