Agave nectar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Agave nectar and Sugar substitute
- Agave nectar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 17 times less Sugar than Agave nectar. Agave nectar contains 68.03g of Sugar, while Sugar substitute contains 4.03g.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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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Sodium
-99.3%
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Copper
+28.6%
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Calcium
+87800%
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Iron
+77.8%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+700%
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Potassium
+875%
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Zinc
+300%
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Manganese
+340%
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Sodium
-99.3%
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Copper
+28.6%
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Calcium
+87800%
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Iron
+77.8%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+700%
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Potassium
+875%
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Zinc
+300%
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Manganese
+340%
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 B1
+713.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1000%
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Vitamin B6
+1460%
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Vitamin B1
+713.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1000%
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Vitamin B6
+1460%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+∞%
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Water
+151%
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Protein
+2188.9%
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Carbs
+11%
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Other
+2586.7%
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
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Fats
+∞%
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Water
+151%
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Protein
+2188.9%
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Carbs
+11%
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Other
+2586.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+1040.4%
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Fructose
+∞%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+1040.4%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 76.17g | 84.17g |
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| Protein | 0.09g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 0.45g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 76.37g | 84.77g |
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| Calories | 310kcal | 347kcal |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 68.03g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.2g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 879mg |
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| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 572mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.007mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.98mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.015mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins