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Agave nectar vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between agave nectar and crackers

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin C, while crackers have more iron, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for iron is 49% higher.
  • 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 crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2850%
Contains more IronIron +4377.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1055.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9720%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.1%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.6%
Contains more WaterWater +630.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7277.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5773.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1560%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2544.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +19072.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Crackers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 13.137g 88%
Fructose 55.6g 0.29g 69%
Iron 0.09mg 4.03mg 49%
Fats 0.45g 26.43g 40%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 69.3µg 39%
Phosphorus 1mg 248mg 35%
Sodium 4mg 726mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.416mg 25%
Saturated fat 0g 5.562g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 4.352mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.456mg 22%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.553g 16%
Folate 30µg 92µg 16%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 3.03mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.063mg 13%
Protein 0.09g 6.64g 13%
Calcium 1mg 120mg 12%
Copper 0.009mg 0.104mg 11%
Calories 310kcal 510kcal 10%
Selenium 1.7µg 6.7µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Fiber 0.2g 2.3g 8%
Carbs 76.37g 61.3g 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.49mg 4%
Magnesium 1mg 18mg 4%
Potassium 4mg 118mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 9.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 59g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.