Mandarin orange vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mandarin oranges and agave nectar
- Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Agave nectar covers your daily vitamin K needs 19% more than mandarin oranges.
- Agave nectar has 42 times less potassium than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges have 166mg of potassium, while agave nectar has 4mg.
- Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 | +1100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4050% |
Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +366.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1900% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +680% |
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 | +57.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +325% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +390% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +358.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Fructose | 2.4g | 55.6g | 67% |
Carbs | 13.34g | 76.37g | 21% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
Calories | 53kcal | 310kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.234mg | 12% |
Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 17mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0.2g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
Potassium | 166mg | 4mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.98mg | 5% |
Calcium | 37mg | 1mg | 4% |
Folate | 16µg | 30µg | 4% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.009mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 4% | |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 1mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 1mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 34µg | 8µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.689mg | 2% |
Protein | 0.81g | 0.09g | 1% |
Iron | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
Choline | 10.2mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.31g | 0.45g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.54g | 76.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.58g | 68.03g | N/A |
Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 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 | +800% |
Contains more WaterWater | +271.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +45.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +472.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 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 | +483.6% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +2216.7% |
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