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Agave nectar vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and barbecue chicken

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin K, while barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 42% more than agave nectar.
  • The amount of sodium in agave nectar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6275%
Contains more IronIron +955.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +17700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1194.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.005mg

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% 2.7% 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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +372.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63541.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24911.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3251.1%
Contains more WaterWater +167.7%
Contains more OtherOther +486.7%

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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30975%
Contains more FructoseFructose +138900%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 0.04g 69%
Protein 0.09g 22.51g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 1.7µg 22µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 5.732mg 32%
Phosphorus 1mg 218mg 31%
Carbs 76.37g 0.12g 25%
Fats 0.45g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg 19%
Saturated fat 0g 3.927g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.446g 16%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.78mg 16%
Sodium 4mg 335mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.038g 14%
Iron 0.09mg 0.95mg 11%
Choline 13.3mg 62.9mg 9%
Copper 0.009mg 0.077mg 8%
Potassium 4mg 255mg 7%
Folate 30µg 8µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.055mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.227mg 5%
Calories 310kcal 226kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.191mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Calcium 1mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 20µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Barbecue chicken
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
23%
Agave nectar
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.