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Agave nectar vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between agave nectar and mussels?

  • Mussels is richer than agave nectar in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • The amount of sodium in agave nectar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of agave nectar is lower.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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.
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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6600%
Contains more IronIron +7366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1555.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5170.6%

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.
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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +933.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26344.4%
Contains more FatsFats +895.6%
Contains more WaterWater +166.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2020%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 0.005mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 1.7µg 89.6µg 160%
Iron 0.09mg 6.72mg 83%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Protein 0.09g 23.8g 47%
Phosphorus 1mg 285mg 41%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.67mg 24%
Carbs 76.37g 7.39g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.42mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Copper 0.009mg 0.149mg 16%
Sodium 4mg 369mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.3mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 3mg 14%
Folate 30µg 76µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.1mg 10%
Magnesium 1mg 37mg 9%
Vitamin A 8µg 91µg 9%
Potassium 4mg 268mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.212g 8%
Calories 310kcal 172kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Fats 0.45g 4.48g 6%
Saturated fat 0g 0.85g 4%
Vitamin C 17mg 13.6mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 33mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.014g 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 68.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.