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Agave nectar vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between agave nectar and chocolate ice cream

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in phosphorus, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% more.
  • Agave nectar contains 75 times more vitamin K than chocolate ice cream. Agave nectar contains 22.5µg of vitamin K, while chocolate ice cream contains 0.3µg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6125%
Contains more IronIron +933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ZincZinc +5700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.1%

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.
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% 2.7% 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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7400%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1375%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2344.4%
Contains more WaterWater +142.8%
Contains more OtherOther +766.7%

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 Chocolate ice cream
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Saturated fat 0g 6.8g 31%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0.7mg 18%
Fats 0.45g 11g 16%
Carbs 76.37g 28.2g 16%
Phosphorus 1mg 107mg 15%
Copper 0.009mg 0.135mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.055mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin A 8µg 118µg 12%
Iron 0.09mg 0.93mg 11%
Calcium 1mg 109mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.21g 8%
Protein 0.09g 3.8g 7%
Potassium 4mg 249mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.042mg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 29mg 7%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.14mg 6%
Calories 310kcal 216kcal 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.3mg 5%
Fiber 0.2g 1.2g 4%
Folate 30µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.226mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 76mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.41g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.194mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 22.5mg 2%
Selenium 1.7µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 27g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 25.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Chocolate ice cream
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
23%
Agave nectar
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.