Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Agave nectar vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Agave nectar and Muffin?

  • Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Muffin is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Choline, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 21% higher.
  • Agave nectar has 19 times more Vitamin C than Muffin. Agave nectar has 17mg of Vitamin C, while Muffin has 0.9mg.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

Infographic

Agave nectar vs Muffin infographic
Infographic link

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 -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +14500%
Contains more Potassium +2925%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +8880%
Contains more Selenium +382.4%
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +14500%
Contains more Potassium +2925%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +8880%
Contains more Selenium +382.4%

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.
:
8
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
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% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Protein +4888.9%
Contains more Fats +3471.1%
Contains more Other +886.7%
Equal in Water - 24.96
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Protein +4888.9%
Contains more Fats +3471.1%
Contains more Other +886.7%
Equal in Water - 24.96

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +910.6%
Contains more Fructose +4495%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +910.6%
Contains more Fructose +4495%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 51.9g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 0.45g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 76.37g 53g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 55.6g 1.21g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 31.47g Muffin
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 1mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.09mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 1mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 4mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 4mg 336mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.009mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.005mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 1.7µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 156IU 73IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.98mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 17mg 0.9mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.163mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.04mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 22.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Agave nectar
Trans Fat 0.2g Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.844g Agave nectar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.