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Agave nectar vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agave nectar and Caramel?

  • Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Caramel is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% higher.
  • Agave nectar has 13 times more Vitamin K than Caramel. Agave nectar has 22.5µg of Vitamin K, while Caramel has 1.8µg.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5250%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
~equal in Selenium ~1.8µg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +169.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5011.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1700%
Contains more OtherOther +1100%
~equal in Carbs ~77g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Caramel Opinion
Calories 310kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 0.09g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.45g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 17mg 0.4mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 77g Caramel
Carbs 76.37g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Caramel
Calcium 1mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 4mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.09mg 0.14mg Caramel
Sugar 68.03g 65.5g Caramel
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0.018mg Caramel
Zinc 0.01mg 0.44mg Caramel
Phosphorus 1mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 4mg 245mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 42IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 8µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.46mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 1.7µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.103mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.148mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.056mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.8µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 4µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg 8mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.476g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.