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Agave nectar vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Agave nectar and Maple syrup

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 126% more than Agave nectar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5200%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +14600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58060%

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% 9.4% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +731.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more OtherOther +213.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +676.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +10592.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Maple syrup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 310kcal 260kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0.04g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 0.06g Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 67.04g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 67.04g Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 1mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 4mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.09mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Sugar 68.03g 60.46g Maple syrup
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0.018mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0.01mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 1mg 2mg Maple syrup
Sodium 4mg 12mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.066mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.081mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.002mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg 1.6mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.007g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Maple syrup
Fructose 55.6g 0.52g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Maple syrup
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
24%
Agave nectar
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.