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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of agave syrup and broccoli 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: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . 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 broccoli has 89% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.

Agave Syrup Broccoli
Protein ~ 27%
Carbohydrates 98% 64%
Fat 1% 9%
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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Agave Syrup or Broccoli .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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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.