Flan vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flan and Agave nectar different?
- Flan is higher in Selenium, however, Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Flan is 36% higher.
- Flan contains 108 times more Sodium than Agave nectar. While Flan contains 432mg of Sodium, Agave nectar contains only 4mg.
Flan, caramel custard, dry mix 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3725% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1152.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
91.6 g
Water:
7.8 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 348kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.09g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 91.6g | 76.17g |
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| Carbs | 91.6g | 76.37g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Sugar | 68.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.009mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Sodium | 432mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.98mg |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 21.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.689mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg |
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| Fructose | 55.6g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)