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Agave nectar vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between agave nectar and lamb

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin K; however, lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Agave nectar has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7650%
Contains more IronIron +1988.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +44500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1452.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +389.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +866.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +604.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4553.3%
Contains more WaterWater +134.2%
Contains more OtherOther +446.7%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Protein 0.09g 24.52g 49%
Selenium 1.7µg 26.4µg 45%
Saturated fat 0g 8.83g 40%
Zinc 0.01mg 4.46mg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 6.66mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fats 0.45g 20.94g 32%
Phosphorus 1mg 188mg 27%
Carbs 76.37g 0g 25%
Iron 0.09mg 1.88mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.82g 22%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 4.6µg 15%
Choline 13.3mg 93.7mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Copper 0.009mg 0.119mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.51g 10%
Potassium 4mg 310mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.25mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.14mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 23mg 5%
Folate 30µg 18µg 3%
Sodium 4mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 1mg 17mg 2%
Calories 310kcal 294kcal 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 68.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Agave nectar
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.