Banana vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bananas and agave nectar
- Bananas have more manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, and magnesium; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Agave nectar's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 18% more.
- Bananas contain 90 times more potassium than agave nectar. Bananas contain 358mg of potassium, while agave nectar contains 4mg.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bananas is 48, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bananas, raw 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 | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +766.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +880% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1111.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +226.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +453.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +149.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1046.4% |
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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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 4.85g | 55.6g | 63% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 76.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 22.5µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.005mg | 12% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 310kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.234mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.009mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.09g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)