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Agave nectar vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and vodka

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate in agave nectar is higher than in vodka.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily need for vitamin C 19% more than vodka.
  • The amount of sugar in vodka is lower.
  • Vodka has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vodka is 0, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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%
Vodka
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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%
Vodka
0
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% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~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
Vodka
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67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +190.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22166.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Vodka Opinion
Calories 310kcal 231kcal Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 0g Agave nectar
Fats 0.45g 0g Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 76.17g 0g Agave nectar
Carbs 76.37g 0g Agave nectar
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 0mg Agave nectar
Potassium 4mg 1mg Agave nectar
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g 0g Vodka
Fiber 0.2g 0g Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg 0.01mg Vodka
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Agave nectar
Phosphorus 1mg 5mg Vodka
Sodium 4mg 1mg Vodka
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg 0mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.005mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.007mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 0µg Agave nectar
Choline 13.3mg Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Vodka
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
0%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.