Fruit preserves vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fruit preserves and agave nectar different?
- Fruit preserves are higher in copper; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for agave nectar is 19% higher.
- Fruit preserves contain 11 times more copper than agave nectar. While fruit preserves contain 0.1mg of copper, agave nectar contains only 0.009mg.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index (13) than fruit preserves (51).
Jams and preserves 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +444.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1011.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1813.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1070% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +311.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +542.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.234mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Folate | 11µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.036mg | 0.689mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.86g | 76.37g | 3% |
| Calories | 278kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.37g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.76g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.5g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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)