Salsa vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salsa and agave nectar
- Salsa has more iron, copper, vitamin A, and potassium; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Salsa covers your daily iron needs 27% more than agave nectar.
- Agave nectar has 108 times less sodium than salsa. Salsa has 430mg of sodium, while agave nectar has 4mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2388.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +966.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +325% |
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 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1566.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +291% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +966.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +991% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.09mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 7g | 76.37g | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 4mg | 19% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 310kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.234mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.2g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.09g | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.689mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0g | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
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)