Oatmeal vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oatmeal and agave nectar
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, and copper; however, agave nectar is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 73% more than agave nectar.
- Agave nectar contains 112 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, while agave nectar contains 0.005mg.
- The glycemic index of oatmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +2500% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7900% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1425% |
Contains more IronIron | +6522.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +633.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +6100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7600% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11060% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +194.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1525% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5525% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +183% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 5.96mg | 0.09mg | 73% |
Fructose | 0g | 55.6g | 70% |
Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.005mg | 24% |
Carbs | 11.67g | 76.37g | 22% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 22.5µg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.689mg | 15% |
Vitamin A | 130µg | 8µg | 14% |
Calories | 68kcal | 310kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.122mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 77mg | 1mg | 11% |
Calcium | 80mg | 1mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 0.2g | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 1mg | 6% |
Selenium | 5µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 6% | |
Protein | 2.37g | 0.09g | 5% |
Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
Folate | 44µg | 30µg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.165mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0g | 3% |
Choline | 4.7mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
Potassium | 61mg | 4mg | 2% |
Sodium | 49mg | 4mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0g | 1% |
Fats | 1.36g | 0.45g | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.97g | 76.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.46g | 68.03g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2533.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +202.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +266.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +554.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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