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Agave nectar vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agave nectar and Currant?

  • Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Currant is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Agave nectar has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Currant. Agave nectar has 0.234mg of Vitamin B6, while Currant has 0.07mg.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Currants, red and white, raw 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.
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +1011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +6775%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1088.9%
Contains more Manganese +3620%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +1011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +6775%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1088.9%
Contains more Manganese +3620%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +453.4%
Contains more Protein +1455.6%
Contains more Water +266%
Contains more Other +333.3%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +453.4%
Contains more Protein +1455.6%
Contains more Water +266%
Contains more Other +333.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +286%
Contains more Fructose +1475.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +286%
Contains more Fructose +1475.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Currant Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 9.5g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.45g 0.2g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 13.8g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 56kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g 3.53g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 0.2g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 1mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.09mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 1mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 1mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 4mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 4mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.01mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.009mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.005mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 42IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 2µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.1mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.04mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.05mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.1mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.07mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 11µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.017g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Currant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Agave nectar
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.