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Agave nectar vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between agave nectar and bit-o-honey

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B1 in agave nectar is higher than in bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey covers your daily saturated Fat needs 28% more than agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews.

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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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +898.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +432%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +176.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +773.3%
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g

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 Bit-o-honey
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 Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 310kcal 375kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 0.09g 2g Bit-o-honey
Fats 0.45g 7.5g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 17mg 0.8mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 80.69g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 76.37g 80.89g Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 1mg 7mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 1mg 35mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 4mg 44mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.09mg 0.2mg Bit-o-honey
Sugar 68.03g 48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0.2g
Copper 0.009mg 0.026mg Bit-o-honey
Zinc 0.01mg 0.49mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 1mg 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 4mg 295mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.3mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.038mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.7µg 1.3µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.06mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.044mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.069mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.009mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 2µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg 2.5mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 5.5g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.338g Bit-o-honey
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Bit-o-honey
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.