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Nectarine vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nectarine and agave nectar

  • Nectarine has more copper, fiber, and potassium, while agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily need for vitamin K, 17% more than nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains 50 times more potassium than agave nectar. While nectarine contains 201mg of potassium, agave nectar contains only 4mg.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of nectarine is 43.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4925%
Contains more IronIron +211.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +855.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +980%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +836%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +922.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1077.8%
Contains more WaterWater +281.8%
Contains more OtherOther +220%
Contains more FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +623.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 82%
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 +691.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3958.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nectarine Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 1.37g 55.6g 68%
Carbs 10.55g 76.37g 22%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 22.5µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.234mg 16%
Calories 44kcal 310kcal 13%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 17mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.165mg 11%
Copper 0.086mg 0.009mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.122mg 7%
Folate 5µg 30µg 6%
Potassium 201mg 4mg 6%
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g 6%
Phosphorus 26mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 4%
Selenium 0µg 1.7µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.689mg 3%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.005mg 2%
Protein 1.06g 0.09g 2%
Magnesium 9mg 1mg 2%
Iron 0.28mg 0.09mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.98mg 1%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.01mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1mg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 13.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 17µg 8µg 1%
Fats 0.32g 0.45g 0%
Net carbs 8.85g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 7.89g 68.03g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Sodium 0mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Agave nectar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Nectarine
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
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)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.