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Agave nectar vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between agave nectar and molasses?

  • Agave nectar is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet molasses are richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, selenium, and calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 66% higher.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36500%
Contains more IronIron +5144.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +5311.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +947.1%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.3mg

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more OtherOther +2100%
~equal in Carbs ~74.73g
~equal in Water ~21.87g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +334.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~11.92g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 1.53mg 66%
Iron 0.09mg 4.72mg 58%
Magnesium 1mg 242mg 57%
Fructose 55.6g 12.79g 54%
Copper 0.009mg 0.487mg 53%
Potassium 4mg 1464mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.67mg 34%
Selenium 1.7µg 17.8µg 29%
Calcium 1mg 205mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.002mg 13%
Folate 30µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.041mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg 7%
Phosphorus 1mg 31mg 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.29mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.93mg 2%
Calories 310kcal 290kcal 1%
Sodium 4mg 37mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Carbs 76.37g 74.73g 1%
Fats 0.45g 0.1g 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Protein 0.09g 0g 0%
Net carbs 76.17g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 74.72g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 13.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.