Cornstarch vs. Agave Syrup

Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Agave Syrup


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

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

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

  • Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in calories and carbohydrates.
  • Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) 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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Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in calories. Cornstarch has 23% more calories than agave syrup - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.

Cornstarch Agave Syrup
Protein ~ ~
Carbohydrates 99% 98%
Fat ~ 1%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 20% more carbohydrates than agave syrup - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cornstarch has 350% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Agave syrup is high in sugar and cornstarch has less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cornstarch and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g 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 more Vitamin C than cornstarch - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Agave syrup has more Vitamin E than cornstarch - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

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

Cornstarch Agave Syrup
Thiamin ~ 0.122 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.165 MG
Niacin ~ 0.689 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.234 MG
Folate ~ 30 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of calcium - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.

iron

Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.

potassium

Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of potassium - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 4mg of potassium.




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 Cornstarch or Agave Syrup .

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

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FAQ

Does cornstarch or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in calories. Cornstarch has 20% more calories than agave syrup - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.

Does cornstarch or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 20% more carbohydrates than agave syrup - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.