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

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Important differences between Agave nectar and Barbecue sauce

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Barbecue sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 44% more.
  • Agave nectar contains 28 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. Agave nectar contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Barbecue sauce contains 0.6mg.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5700%
Contains more IronIron +611.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2420%

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 2% 13% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +811.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more WaterWater +138.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1946.7%

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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +292.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +31.9%
~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 sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Barbecue sauce Opinion
Calories 310kcal 172kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 0.45g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 17mg 0.6mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 39.87g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 40.77g Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Calcium 1mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 4mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.09mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Sugar 68.03g 33.24g Barbecue sauce
Fiber 0.2g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.009mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 0.01mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 1mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 4mg 1027mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 8µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.8mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.7µg 1.3µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.023mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.056mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.597mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.075mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.8µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 2µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg 7.1mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.045g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.101g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 55.6g 14.17g Agave nectar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.