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Agave nectar vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and apricots

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and folate, while apricots have more vitamin A, copper, potassium, and fiber.
  • Apricots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 22% more than agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar contains 7 times more vitamin K than apricots. While agave nectar contains 22.5µg of vitamin K, apricots contain only 3.3µg.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweetener, syrup, agave and Apricots, raw.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6375%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1440%

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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +581.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.89mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +586.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1455.6%
Contains more WaterWater +276.4%
Contains more OtherOther +393.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +424.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +5814.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Agave nectar Apricot
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 Agave nectar Apricot DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 0.94g 68%
Carbs 76.37g 11.12g 22%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3.3µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.054mg 14%
Calories 310kcal 48kcal 13%
Vitamin A 8µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.04mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.03mg 8%
Potassium 4mg 259mg 8%
Vitamin C 17mg 10mg 8%
Copper 0.009mg 0.078mg 8%
Fiber 0.2g 2g 7%
Folate 30µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 5%
Iron 0.09mg 0.39mg 4%
Phosphorus 1mg 23mg 3%
Protein 0.09g 1.4g 3%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.077mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 0.1µg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 10mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2.8mg 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.077g 1%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.89mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 0.6mg 1%
Fats 0.45g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 76.17g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 9.24g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.17g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Apricot
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
23%
Agave nectar
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.