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Agave nectar vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in cayenne pepper is higher than in agave nectar.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 829% more than agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50250%
Contains more IronIron +8566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4044.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +417.6%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25912.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +256.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +287.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +185%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13244.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3737.8%
Contains more OtherOther +3926.7%

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 Cayenne pepper
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 8µg 2081µg 230%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 29.83mg 192%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 2.45mg 170%
Fiber 0.2g 27.2g 108%
Iron 0.09mg 7.8mg 96%
Manganese 0.005mg 2mg 87%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin C 17mg 76.4mg 66%
Potassium 4mg 2014mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.919mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.37g 56%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 8.701mg 50%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 80.3µg 48%
Phosphorus 1mg 293mg 42%
Copper 0.009mg 0.373mg 40%
Magnesium 1mg 152mg 36%
Fats 0.45g 17.27g 26%
Protein 0.09g 12.01g 24%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.48mg 22%
Folate 30µg 106µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.328mg 17%
Saturated fat 0g 3.26g 15%
Calcium 1mg 148mg 15%
Selenium 1.7µg 8.8µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.75g 7%
Carbs 76.37g 56.63g 7%
Choline 13.3mg 51.5mg 7%
Sodium 4mg 30mg 1%
Calories 310kcal 318kcal 0%
Net carbs 76.17g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.69g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.