Maple sugar vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Maple sugar and Agave nectar
- Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Calcium, however, Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% more.
- Maple sugar contains 606 times more Zinc than Agave nectar. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, while Agave nectar contains 0.01mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, maple 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1688.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88340% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1622.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +533.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 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% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +433.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +186.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.09g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 354kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 0.1g | 0.09g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.9g | 76.17g |
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| Carbs | 90.9g | 76.37g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 274mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.09mg |
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| Sugar | 84.87g | 68.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.009mg |
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| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.98mg |
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.689mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg | 13.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.036g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Fructose | 55.6g |
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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
1%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)