Palm oil vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between palm oil and agave nectar?
- Palm oil is higher in vitamin E, yet agave nectar is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Palm oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 247% more.
- Palm oil has 16 times more vitamin E than agave nectar. While palm oil has 15.94mg of vitamin E, agave nectar has only 0.98mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in agave nectar is lower.
- The glycemic index of palm oil is lower.
We used Oil, palm and Sweetener, syrup, agave types 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +1526.5% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +181.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 49.3g | 0g | 224% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.45g | 153% |
| Vitamin E | 15.94mg | 0.98mg | 100% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 37g | 0g | 93% |
| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.3g | 0g | 62% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 310kcal | 29% |
| Carbs | 0g | 76.37g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.234mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.165mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 22.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.122mg | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.689mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 49.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
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)