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Agave nectar vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between agave nectar and nectarine

  • Agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate, while nectarine has more copper, fiber, and potassium.
  • Agave nectar covers your daily need for vitamin K, 17% more than nectarine.
  • Agave nectar contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than nectarine. While agave nectar contains 0.234mg of vitamin B6, nectarine contains only 0.025mg.
  • 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 Sweetener, syrup, agave and Nectarines, 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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%

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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.3%
~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% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +623.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1077.8%
Contains more WaterWater +281.8%
Contains more OtherOther +220%

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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +691.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3958.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Agave nectar Nectarine
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 Nectarine DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 1.37g 68%
Carbs 76.37g 10.55g 22%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 2.2µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.025mg 16%
Calories 310kcal 44kcal 13%
Vitamin C 17mg 5.4mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.027mg 11%
Copper 0.009mg 0.086mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.034mg 7%
Folate 30µg 5µg 6%
Potassium 4mg 201mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.7g 6%
Phosphorus 1mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 4%
Selenium 1.7µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 1.125mg 3%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.054mg 2%
Protein 0.09g 1.06g 2%
Magnesium 1mg 9mg 2%
Iron 0.09mg 0.28mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.113g 1%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.77mg 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.17mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 6mg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 6.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 17µg 1%
Fats 0.45g 0.32g 0%
Net carbs 76.17g 8.85g N/A
Sugar 68.03g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.088g 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
Agave nectar Nectarine
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
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
9%
Nectarine

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