Agave Syrup vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and broccoli:
- Both agave syrup and broccoli are high in Vitamin C.
- Broccoli has more pantothenic acid.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and broccoli has 89% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 91% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and broccoli has 98% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 30 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both agave syrup and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 425% more Vitamin C than agave syrup - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 288% more Vitamin A than agave syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 352% more Vitamin K than agave syrup - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more pantothenic acid. Both agave syrup and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Agave Syrup | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 46 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 711% more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 78 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Agave Syrup | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 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: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does agave syrup or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does agave syrup or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does agave syrup or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 78 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.