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Agave nectar vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Agave nectar and Icing

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Folate, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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 -97.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains more Zinc +600%
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% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains more Zinc +600%
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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Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
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% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Contains more Fats +3506.7%
Contains more Other +440%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Contains more Fats +3506.7%
Contains more Other +440%

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 Icing
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Icing Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 67.89g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 76.37g 67.89g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 418kcal Icing
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 63.1g Icing
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 3mg Icing
Iron 0.09mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 1mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 4mg 34mg Icing
Sodium 4mg 184mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.07mg Icing
Copper 0.009mg 0mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 0.1µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.22mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 13µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.974g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.