Agave nectar vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between agave nectar and onions
- Agave nectar has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B1; however, onions have more fiber and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for agave nectar is 18% higher.
- Onions have 49 times less vitamin E than agave nectar. Agave nectar has 0.98mg of vitamin E, while onions have 0.02mg.
Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Onions, 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 | +240% |
| 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% |
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 | +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:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +288.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +531% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4210.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 | 55.6g | 1.29g | 68% |
| Carbs | 76.37g | 9.34g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0.4µg | 18% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 40kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 7.4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.027mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.7g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.689mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Folate | 30µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.09g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.45g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.17g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.017g | 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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
8%
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)