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Agave nectar vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index than muffin.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2925%
Contains more IronIron +1344.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8880%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +485%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +595.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

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
Muffin
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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 CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4888.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3471.1%
Contains more OtherOther +886.7%
~equal in Water ~24.96g

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
Muffin
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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 GlucoseGlucose +910.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4495%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Muffin DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 1.21g 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.103g 54%
Fats 0.45g 16.07g 24%
Phosphorus 1mg 146mg 21%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.449mg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0.9mg 18%
Iron 0.09mg 1.3mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.04mg 15%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 39.2µg 14%
Sodium 4mg 336mg 14%
Choline 13.3mg 92.5mg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.844g 13%
Selenium 1.7µg 8.2µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.822g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Protein 0.09g 4.49g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Carbs 76.37g 53g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Copper 0.009mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 1.418mg 5%
Folate 30µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 1.63mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.168mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 44mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g 4%
Calories 310kcal 375kcal 3%
Potassium 4mg 121mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.37mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 21µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.163mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Muffin
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
30%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
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.