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Peanut butter vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peanut butter and agave nectar

  • The amount of vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, and fiber in peanut butter is higher than in agave nectar.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 78% more than agave nectar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13850%
Contains more IronIron +1833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4588.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +25000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1803%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more CholineCholine +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24577.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11313.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1826.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1765%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 82%
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 GlucoseGlucose +9461.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +46233.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Peanut butter Agave nectar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Agave nectar DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0g 84%
Fats 51.36g 0.45g 78%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.689mg 78%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.005mg 72%
Fructose 0.12g 55.6g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 0g 65%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.98mg 54%
Phosphorus 335mg 1mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0g 47%
Copper 0.422mg 0.009mg 46%
Protein 22.21g 0.09g 44%
Magnesium 168mg 1mg 40%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 23%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.01mg 23%
Iron 1.74mg 0.09mg 21%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Fiber 5g 0.2g 19%
Carbs 22.31g 76.37g 18%
Potassium 558mg 4mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.234mg 16%
Folate 87µg 30µg 14%
Calories 598kcal 310kcal 14%
Choline 63mg 13.3mg 9%
Calcium 49mg 1mg 5%
Selenium 4.1µg 1.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.165mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.122mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Sodium 17mg 4mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 68.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Agave nectar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
60%
Peanut butter
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.