Molasses vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Molasses and Agave nectar?
- Molasses are richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
- Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% higher.
- Molasses have 366 times more Potassium than Agave nectar. Molasses have 1464mg of Potassium, while Agave nectar has 4mg.
We used Molasses and Sweetener, syrup, agave types in this comparison.
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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 | +24100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5144.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5311.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +947.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +8150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
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Carbs
~76.37g
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Water
~22.94g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 FructoseFructose | +334.7% |
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Starch
~0g
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Glucose
~12.43g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.09g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 74.73g | 76.17g |
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| Carbs | 74.73g | 76.37g |
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| Magnesium | 242mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 1464mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.09mg |
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| Sugar | 74.72g | 68.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.009mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 31mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 37mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.98mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.689mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg | 13.3mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Fructose | 12.79g | 55.6g |
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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
18%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)