Onion vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between onions and agave nectar
- Onions have more fiber and manganese; however, agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for agave nectar is 18% higher.
- Agave nectar has 37 times less potassium than onions. Onions have 146mg of potassium, while agave nectar has 4mg.
Food types used in this article are Onions, 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 | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2480% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +240% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +494% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5525% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +288.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 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 | +531% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4210.1% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 1.29g | 55.6g | 68% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 76.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 22.5µg | 18% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 310kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.165mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.234mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.689mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.09g | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)