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Agave nectar vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Agave nectar and Ginger ale different?

  • Agave nectar is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Agave nectar covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale is lower in Sugar.

Sweetener, syrup, agave and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were 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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
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 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +771.8%
Contains more Other +1400%
Contains more Water +297.7%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +771.8%
Contains more Other +1400%
Contains more Water +297.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +301%
Contains more Fructose +1402.7%
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
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +301%
Contains more Fructose +1402.7%
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 Ginger ale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 8.76g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 0g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 8.76g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 34kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g 3.7g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 8.9g Ginger ale
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 3mg Ginger ale
Iron 0.09mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Potassium 4mg 1mg Agave nectar
Sodium 4mg 7mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Ginger ale
Copper 0.009mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg Ginger ale
Selenium 1.7µg 0.1µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.