Apple Cider vs. Agave Syrup

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Agave Syrup


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple cider versus agave syrup (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and agave syrup:

  • Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and agave syrup is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Agave syrup is high in calories and apple cider has 85% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to agave syrup for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for agave syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Agave Syrup
Protein 1% ~
Carbohydrates 97% 100%
Fat 2% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and apple cider has 85% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Agave syrup and apple cider contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Agave syrup is high in sugar and apple cider has 86% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Agave syrup and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apple cider and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than apple cider - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Agave syrup has more Vitamin A than apple cider - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Agave syrup and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Agave syrup has more Vitamin K than apple cider - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apple Cider Agave Syrup
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.122 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.165 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.689 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.234 MG
Folate ~ 30 UG

Minerals

calcium

Agave syrup and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Agave syrup and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Apple cider has 24 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Apple Cider Agave Syrup
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 94 UG



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .

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FAQ

Does agave syrup or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Agave syrup is high in calories and apple cider has 90% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does agave syrup or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and apple cider has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.