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Agave nectar vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between agave nectar and fettuccine

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and folate; however, fettuccine has more fiber, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for agave nectar is 14% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 5 times less folate than agave nectar. Agave nectar has 30µg of folate, while fettuccine has 6µg.
  • Agave nectar is lower in sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index than agave nectar.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4100%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2400%

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +445.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6788.9%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more WaterWater +227.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1166.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Fettuccine DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Carbs 76.37g 14g 21%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.05mg 14%
Protein 0.09g 6.2g 12%
Calories 310kcal 99kcal 11%
Sodium 4mg 166mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 2g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 1.8mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.07mg 7%
Folate 30µg 6µg 6%
Iron 0.09mg 0.6mg 6%
Potassium 4mg 168mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.45mg 4%
Saturated fat 0g 0.9g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.4g 3%
Phosphorus 1mg 25mg 3%
Fats 0.45g 2.7g 3%
Calcium 1mg 28mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.09mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.9g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg 1%
Copper 0.009mg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 12g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 1.3g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.