Agave nectar vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between agave nectar and chocolate cake
- Agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin B6, while chocolate cake has more copper, choline, iron, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 27% more than agave nectar.
- Agave nectar contains 85 times more vitamin C than chocolate cake. While agave nectar contains 17mg of vitamin C, chocolate cake contains only 0.2mg.
- The amount of sodium in agave nectar is lower.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | -98.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1688.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +470.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +865.4% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5788.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3255.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1100% |
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Water
~24.4g
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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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 5.43g | 25% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 15.1g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.207mg | 22% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 128.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 11.9µg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.61mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 106mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.041mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 315mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.28mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0.09g | 5.3g | 10% |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 53.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 4mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 371kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 1.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.