Dried fruit vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dried fruit and agave nectar
- Dried fruit has more copper, potassium, iron, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for copper for dried fruit is 37% higher.
- Agave nectar has 291 times less potassium than dried fruit. Dried fruit has 1162mg of potassium, while agave nectar has 4mg.
- Dried fruit has a higher glycemic index than agave nectar.
Food types used in this article are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 | +3100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2855.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3711.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 AVitamin A | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +341.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +625.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3666.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1613.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 GlucoseGlucose | +166.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +345.9% |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 12.47g | 55.6g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.009mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 4mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.09mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 0.2g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.98mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 8µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 17mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 22.5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.689mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.005mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 0.09g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.234mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 76.37g | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 13.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.