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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2700%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 9.4% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +444.4%
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3920%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +64.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +653.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Agave nectar Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 310kcal 88kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0.49g Balsamic vinegar
Fats 0.45g 0g Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 17.03g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 17.03g Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Calcium 1mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 4mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.09mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 68.03g 14.95g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 0.2g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0.026mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.08mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 1mg 19mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 4mg 23mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 1.7µg 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
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g 7.38g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Balsamic vinegar
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
24%
Agave nectar
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.08g)
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.