Agave nectar vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are agave nectar and fruit preserves different?
- Agave nectar is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E; however, fruit preserves are richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for agave nectar is 19% higher.
- Agave nectar contains 19 times more vitamin B3 than fruit preserves. While agave nectar contains 0.689mg of vitamin B3, fruit preserves contain only 0.036mg.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index (13) than fruit preserves (51).
Sweetener, syrup, agave and Jams and preserves are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +444.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1011.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1813.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1070% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +542.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +311.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
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Carbs
~68.86g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 8.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 68.86g | 3% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 278kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 0.07g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.09g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 67.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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)