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Agave nectar vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Agave nectar and Heart of palm

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Heart of palm has more Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Heart of palm is 71% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1777.8%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +13900%
Contains more Potassium +45050%
Contains more Zinc +37200%
Contains more Copper +7055.6%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1777.8%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +13900%
Contains more Potassium +45050%
Contains more Zinc +37200%
Contains more Copper +7055.6%

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 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +198.2%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Water +203%
Contains more Other +1226.7%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +198.2%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Water +203%
Contains more Other +1226.7%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 24.11g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.45g 0.2g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 25.61g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 115kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 0.2g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 1mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.09mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 1mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 4mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 4mg 14mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.009mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.005mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 0.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 68IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 3µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.5mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 8mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.05mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 30µg 24µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.046g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Heart of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.