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Nectarine vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nectarine and Sugar?

  • Sugar has less Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin E than Nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains less Sugar.

We used Nectarines, raw and Sugars, granulated 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.
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9950%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +1128.6%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9950%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +1128.6%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +437850%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +847.7%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +437850%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +847.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1949.3%
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1949.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 1.06g 0g Nectarine
Fats 0.32g 0g Nectarine
Carbs 10.55g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 44kcal 387kcal Sugar
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g 0g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 99.8g Nectarine
Fiber 1.7g 0g Nectarine
Calcium 6mg 1mg Nectarine
Iron 0.28mg 0.05mg Nectarine
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Nectarine
Phosphorus 26mg 0mg Nectarine
Potassium 201mg 2mg Nectarine
Sodium 0mg 1mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.01mg Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.007mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg 0.004mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin A 332IU 0IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.019mg Nectarine
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg Nectarine
Folate 5µg 0µg Nectarine
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Nectarine
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 91.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.