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Agave nectar vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Agave nectar and Butterscotch

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E than Butterscotch.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 1
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 1

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 +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +337%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +580%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +337%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +580%

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 Butterscotch
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.09g 0.03g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 76.37g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 310kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 80.46g Agave nectar
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 4mg Butterscotch
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Potassium 4mg 3mg Agave nectar
Sodium 4mg 391mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Copper 0.009mg 0.001mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.001mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 100IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.09mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.012mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.016mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.002mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.065g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.