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Agave nectar vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are agave nectar and sherbet different?

  • Agave nectar is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin E; however, sherbet is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for agave nectar is 19% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains 98 times more vitamin E than sherbet. While agave nectar contains 0.98mg of vitamin E, sherbet contains only 0.01mg.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index (13) than sherbet (59).

Sweetener, syrup, agave and Sherbet, orange are the varieties used 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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2300%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +993.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +917.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +344.4%
Contains more WaterWater +188.1%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%

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 Sherbet
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Sherbet DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.023mg 16%
Carbs 76.37g 30.4g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.027mg 8%
Calories 310kcal 144kcal 8%
Folate 30µg 4µg 7%
Phosphorus 1mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.01mg 6%
Saturated fat 0g 1.16g 5%
Calcium 1mg 54mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.097mg 5%
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.48mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.063mg 4%
Potassium 4mg 96mg 3%
Fats 0.45g 2g 2%
Magnesium 1mg 8mg 2%
Protein 0.09g 1.1g 2%
Sodium 4mg 46mg 2%
Copper 0.009mg 0.028mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.53g 1%
Iron 0.09mg 0.14mg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 7.7mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 68.03g 24.32g N/A
Vitamin A 8µg 12µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg 0%
Selenium 1.7µg 1.5µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.