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Water vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between water and agave nectar

  • Agave nectar has a higher glycemic index than water.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.01mg

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.
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
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100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more WaterWater +335.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water Agave nectar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Carbs 0g 76.37g 25%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 18%
Calories 0kcal 310kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 10%
Folate 30µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 4%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Copper 0.016mg 0.009mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.45g 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Protein 0g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 0g 76.17g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 1mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 1mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 68.03g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg 0%
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water Agave nectar
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
0%
Water
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.