Wheat vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and agave nectar different?
- Wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while agave nectar is higher in vitamin C.
- Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 159% more than agave nectar.
- Wheat contains 602 times more manganese than agave nectar. Wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, while agave nectar contains 0.005mg.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index (50) than agave nectar (13).
Wheat, durum and Sweetener, syrup, agave types were used in this article.
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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 | +14300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10675% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3811.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6044.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5158.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +243.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +877.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +448.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1086.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~76.37g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 1.7µg | 159% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.005mg | 131% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 1mg | 72% |
| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.009mg | 60% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 0.09mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 0.689mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.01mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 1mg | 34% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 0.09g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.122mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.234mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 0.45g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 76.37g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.