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Agave nectar vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Agave nectar and Sweet and sour

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Sweet and sour is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for Manganese is 33% more.
  • Agave nectar contains 113 times more Vitamin K than Sweet and sour. Agave nectar contains 22.5µg of Vitamin K, while Sweet and sour contains 0.2µg.
  • Agave nectar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +2375%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +777.8%
Contains more Manganese +15120%
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 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +2375%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +777.8%
Contains more Manganese +15120%

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 A +1460%
Contains more Vitamin E +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +11150%
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 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1460%
Contains more Vitamin E +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +11150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2150%
Contains more Carbs +99.8%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +162.7%
Contains more Other +713.3%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +2150%
Contains more Carbs +99.8%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +162.7%
Contains more Other +713.3%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 38.12g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0.27g Sweet and sour
Fats 0.45g 0.02g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 38.22g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 150kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 18.75g Sweet and sour
Fiber 0.2g 0.1g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 10mg Sweet and sour
Iron 0.09mg 0.21mg Sweet and sour
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Sweet and sour
Phosphorus 1mg 7mg Sweet and sour
Potassium 4mg 99mg Sweet and sour
Sodium 4mg 371mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg Sweet and sour
Copper 0.009mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0.005mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 1.7µg 0.4µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 10IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 8.7mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.048mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.019mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.187mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.053mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.2µg Agave nectar

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Agave nectar Sweet and sour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Agave nectar
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.