Agave nectar vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between agave nectar and chocolate
- Agave nectar has more vitamin B6; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 113% higher.
- Chocolate has 6 times less vitamin B6 than agave nectar. Agave nectar has 0.234mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate has 0.042mg.
Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13875% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8811.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11322.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28280% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +177.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2264.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5322.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6851.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1033.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.009mg | 1.028mg | 113% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 8.02mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Fructose | 55.6g | 0g | 70% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 146mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 206mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 7g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 2.01mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 559mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.042mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 8.1µg | 12% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 546kcal | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.09g | 4.88g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.025mg | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 61.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)