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Agave nectar vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agave nectar and Balsamic vinegar

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, while Balsamic vinegar has more Iron, and Manganese.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 5 times less Sugar than Agave nectar. Agave nectar contains 68.03g of Sugar, while Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +2700%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +188.9%
Contains more Manganese +2520%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +2700%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +188.9%
Contains more Manganese +2520%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +348.4%
Contains more Protein +444.4%
Contains more Water +233.3%
Contains more Other +3920%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +348.4%
Contains more Protein +444.4%
Contains more Water +233.3%
Contains more Other +3920%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +64.2%
Contains more Fructose +653.4%
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
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +64.2%
Contains more Fructose +653.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agave nectar Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 17.03g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0.49g Balsamic vinegar
Fats 0.45g 0g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 17.03g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 88kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g 7.38g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 14.95g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 0.2g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.09mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 1mg 19mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 4mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 4mg 23mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.08mg Balsamic vinegar
Copper 0.009mg 0.026mg Balsamic vinegar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B6 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Balsamic vinegar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Agave nectar
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.