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Agave nectar vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between agave nectar and skipjack tuna

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin C; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and copper.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 113% more.
  • Agave nectar contains 17 times more vitamin C than skipjack tuna. Agave nectar contains 17mg of vitamin C, while skipjack tuna contains 1mg.
  • Agave nectar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12950%
Contains more IronIron +1677.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +10400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2652.9%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31244.4%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more WaterWater +171.5%
Contains more OtherOther +5380%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 18.756mg 113%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 1.7µg 46.8µg 82%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.981mg 57%
Protein 0.09g 28.21g 56%
Phosphorus 1mg 285mg 41%
Carbs 76.37g 0g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Iron 0.09mg 1.6mg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 1mg 18%
Potassium 4mg 522mg 15%
Copper 0.009mg 0.11mg 11%
Magnesium 1mg 44mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Calories 310kcal 132kcal 9%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.038mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Folate 30µg 10µg 5%
Calcium 1mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.122mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.403g 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 47mg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.42g 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 18µg 1%
Fats 0.45g 1.29g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.243g 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.019mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 0g N/A
Sugar 68.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.