Ginger vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ginger and agave nectar different?
- Ginger is richer in copper, potassium, magnesium, manganese, fiber, and iron, while agave nectar is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Ginger covers your daily need for copper, 24% more than agave nectar.
- Ginger contains 104 times more potassium than agave nectar. Ginger contains 415mg of potassium, while agave nectar contains 4mg.
Ginger root, raw 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 | +4200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2411.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4480% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.9% |
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 CholineCholine | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +276.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +385.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1922.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +243.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +413.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +329.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.009mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 76.37g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 17mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 4mg | 12% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 310kcal | 12% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.005mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.234mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 13.3mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.09g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
9%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
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)