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Agave nectar vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agave nectar and Tapioca

  • Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Tapioca has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin D.
  • Agave nectar's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% higher.
  • Tapioca contains 8 times less Folate than Agave nectar. Agave nectar contains 30µg of Folate, while Tapioca contains 4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Agave nectar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3225%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%

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 2.3% 9.6% 0% 27% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +818.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~160IU

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
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3100%
Contains more FatsFats +271.1%
Contains more WaterWater +227%
Contains more OtherOther +486.7%

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 Tapioca
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Tapioca Opinion
Calories 310kcal 105kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 2.88g Tapioca
Fats 0.45g 1.67g Tapioca
Vitamin C 17mg 0.7mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 19.56g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 19.56g Agave nectar
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Agave nectar
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Tapioca
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Tapioca
Calcium 1mg 105mg Tapioca
Potassium 4mg 133mg Tapioca
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g Tapioca
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0.012mg Tapioca
Zinc 0.01mg 0.35mg Tapioca
Phosphorus 1mg 82mg Tapioca
Sodium 4mg 121mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 8µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.005mg 0.007mg Tapioca
Selenium 1.7µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.03mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.143mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.075mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.033mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 4µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.991g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.061g Tapioca
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agave nectar Tapioca
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
11%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.