Grapefruit vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between grapefruit and agave nectar
- Grapefruit has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber; however, agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for grapefruit is 20% higher.
- Agave nectar has 34 times less potassium than grapefruit. Grapefruit has 135mg of potassium, while agave nectar has 4mg.
- Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index than agave nectar.
Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1600% |
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 CVitamin C | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +653.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +755.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +283.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +221.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +616.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +672% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3041.2% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 1.77g | 55.6g | 67% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 76.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.234mg | 14% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 310kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.689mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 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 lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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)