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Agave nectar vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between agave nectar and vermicelli?

  • Agave nectar is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, yet vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, choline, iron, and fiber.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 212% higher.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index than vermicelli.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Vermicelli, made from soy types in this comparison.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more IronIron +1911.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1488.2%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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% 2.7% 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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +492.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1230.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3620%
~equal in Carbs ~82.32g

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 Vermicelli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.009mg 1.916mg 212%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Selenium 1.7µg 27µg 46%
Zinc 0.01mg 4.24mg 38%
Choline 13.3mg 177mg 30%
Iron 0.09mg 1.81mg 22%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3.8µg 16%
Fiber 0.2g 3.9g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0mg 10%
Folate 30µg 0µg 8%
Calcium 1mg 55mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0mg 4%
Phosphorus 1mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.51mg 3%
Carbs 76.37g 82.32g 2%
Calories 310kcal 331kcal 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 2µg 1%
Fats 0.45g 0.1g 1%
Protein 0.09g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 76.17g 78.42g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 2mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 68.03g 17.44g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.014g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Vermicelli
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
23%
Agave nectar
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.