Agave nectar vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are agave nectar and dates different?
- Agave nectar is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, dates are richer in fiber, copper, potassium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for dates is 31% higher.
- Agave nectar contains 43 times more vitamin C than dates. While agave nectar contains 17mg of vitamin C, dates contain only 0.4mg.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index (13) than dates (42).
Sweetener, syrup, agave and Dates, deglet noor are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +4200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2188.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5140% |
| 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 | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.9% |
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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2622.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +966.7% |
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Carbs
~75.03g
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:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +184.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 19.56g | 45% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 8g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.206mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 656mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 2.7µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.02mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.262mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 62mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.052mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.09g | 2.45g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.165mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 1.274mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Folate | 30µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 75.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 68.03g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dates is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)