Sugar substitute vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Sugar substitute and Agave nectar
- Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Agave nectar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 88% higher.
- Agave nectar contains 143 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Agave nectar contains 4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Sweetener, syrup, agave.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +875% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1460% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2586.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151% |
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Carbs
~76.37g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1040.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 2.06g | 0.09g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 84.17g | 76.17g |
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| Carbs | 84.77g | 76.37g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 879mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 39mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.09mg |
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| Sugar | 4.03g | 68.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.009mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.01mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 572mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.98mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 55.6g |
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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
1%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 64g)
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