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Agave nectar vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Agave nectar and Summer squash

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , while Summer squash has more Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily need of Vitamin K 16% more than Summer squash.
  • Agave nectar contains 31 times more Sugar than Summer squash. While Agave nectar contains 68.03g of Sugar, Summer squash contains only 2.2g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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 more Selenium +750%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +3700%
Contains more Potassium +6450%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +3700%
Contains more Potassium +6450%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +3400%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
Equal in Folate - 29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
Equal in Folate - 29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +2179.7%
Contains more Protein +1244.4%
Contains more Water +312.6%
Contains more Other +313.3%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +2179.7%
Contains more Protein +1244.4%
Contains more Water +312.6%
Contains more Other +313.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1557.3%
Contains more Fructose +5752.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1557.3%
Contains more Fructose +5752.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 2.25g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.45g 0.18g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 3.35g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 16kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g 0.95g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 1mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.09mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 1mg 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 4mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 4mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.01mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.009mg 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.005mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 1.7µg 0.2µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.12mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 17mg
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.048mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.142mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.487mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.218mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 29µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3µg Agave nectar
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0g 0.044g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Agave nectar
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (13)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.