Agave nectar vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between agave nectar and fondant icing
- Fondant icing contains less vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin E than agave nectar.
- Agave nectar's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% higher.
- The amount of sugar 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 fondant icing is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +931.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 0.09g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.45g | 0.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.17g | 93.18g |
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| Carbs | 76.37g | 93.18g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 4mg | |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 68.03g | 88.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.003mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 156IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg | 0mg |
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| Fructose | 55.6g |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)