Agave Syrup vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and edamame:
- Both edamame and agave syrup are high in calories.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Edamame has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, agave syrup contains more Vitamin B6.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both edamame and agave syrup are high in calories. Agave syrup has 156% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 27% |
| Fat | ~ | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 88% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and edamame has 97% less sugar than agave syrup - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 131 times more protein than agave syrup - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both edamame and agave syrup are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans 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 179% more Vitamin C than edamame - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, agave syrup contains more Vitamin B6. Both agave syrup and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Agave Syrup | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than agave syrup - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than agave syrup - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 108 times more potassium than agave syrup - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 4mg 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, both agave syrup and edamame contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Agave Syrup | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 175 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1619 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 Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both edamame and agave syrup are high in calories. Agave syrup has 160% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Is edamame or agave syrup better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 131 times more protein than agave syrup - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Does edamame or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or agave syrup contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than agave syrup - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
Does edamame or agave syrup contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 108 times more potassium than agave syrup - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and agave syrup has 4mg of potassium.