Agave nectar vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between agave nectar and seaweed?
- Agave nectar is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, yet seaweed is higher in folate, vitamin K, iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, and zinc.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for folate is 38% more.
- Agave nectar has 117 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While agave nectar has 0.234mg of vitamin B6, seaweed has only 0.002mg.
- The amount of sodium in agave nectar is lower.
We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3066.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +698% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1766.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +255.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4306.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Folate | 30µg | 180µg | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 66µg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 2.85mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 121mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 9.57g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.002mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 168mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 43kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.23mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.09g | 1.68g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)