Agave nectar vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between agave nectar and bananas
- Agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, bananas are richer in manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, and magnesium.
- Agave nectar's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 18% more.
- Agave nectar contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than bananas. Agave nectar contains 0.122mg of vitamin B1, while bananas contain 0.031mg.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bananas is 48, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +766.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5300% |
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 | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +880% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1111.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +226.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +453.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +149.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1046.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 55.6g | 4.85g | 63% |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 22.84g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0.5µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 89kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.367mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 358mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 8.7mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.078mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.031mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.09g | 1.09g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.112g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 68.03g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
23%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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)