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Rice bran oil vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rice bran oil and agave nectar different?

  • Rice bran oil is higher in vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for rice bran oil is 209% higher.
  • Rice bran oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than agave nectar (13).

Oil, rice bran and Sweetener, syrup, agave are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
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.
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% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0%
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 +3195.9%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 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.
Rice bran oil Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Agave nectar DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 0g 233%
Vitamin E 32.3mg 0.98mg 209%
Fats 100g 0.45g 153%
Monounsaturated fat 39.3g 0g 98%
Saturated fat 19.7g 0g 90%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
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 B1 0mg 0.122mg 10%
Folate 0µg 30µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.689mg 4%
Selenium 0µg 1.7µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 24.7µg 22.5µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Copper 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 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%
Iron 0.07mg 0.09mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice bran oil 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
54%
Rice bran oil
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
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)

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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.