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Agave nectar vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and fiber in potato chips is higher than in agave nectar.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31775%
Contains more IronIron +1711.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3300%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.5%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +182%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.1µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1107.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7677.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7588.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.17g 81%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 9.11mg 54%
Fats 0.45g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0g 10.96g 50%
Potassium 4mg 1275mg 37%
Copper 0.009mg 0.306mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.66mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.84g 25%
Phosphorus 1mg 165mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 3.827mg 20%
Iron 0.09mg 1.63mg 19%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0.2g 4.8g 18%
Magnesium 1mg 67mg 16%
Vitamin C 17mg 31.1mg 16%
Protein 0.09g 7g 14%
Selenium 1.7µg 8.1µg 12%
Calories 310kcal 536kcal 11%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.09mg 10%
Carbs 76.37g 52.9g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Folate 30µg 45µg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.167mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.197mg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 4mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 22.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.81g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.