Agave nectar vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Agave nectar and Sugar?
- Agave nectar is richer than Sugar in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E .
- Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.
- The amount of Sugar in Agave nectar is lower.
We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Sugars, granulated 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.
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Iron
+80%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+100%
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Copper
+28.6%
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Manganese
+25%
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Selenium
+183.3%
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Sodium
-75%
Equal in Calcium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
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Iron
+80%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+100%
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Copper
+28.6%
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Manganese
+25%
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Selenium
+183.3%
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-75%
Equal in Calcium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+768.4%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+768.4%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
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Fats
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Water
+114600%
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Carbs
+30.9%
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
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+114600%
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Carbs
+30.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 76.17g | 99.98g |
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| Protein | 0.09g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.45g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 76.37g | 99.98g |
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| Calories | 310kcal | 387kcal |
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 68.03g | 99.8g |
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| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.05mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.007mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 156IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0µg |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agave nectar is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)