Agave Syrup vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and agave syrup are high in calories, carbohydrates and sugar.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, agave syrup contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and agave syrup are high in calories. Agave syrup has 19% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is similar to maple syrup for protein, carbs and fat. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both maple syrup and agave syrup are high in carbohydrates. Agave syrup has 14% more carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Agave syrup has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Both maple syrup and agave syrup are high in sugar. Agave syrup has 13% more sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maple syrup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - maple syrup 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 maple syrup - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup has more Vitamin E than maple syrup - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup has more Vitamin K than maple syrup - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, agave syrup contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both agave syrup and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Agave Syrup | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 101 times more calcium than agave syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 52 times more potassium than agave syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 4mg of potassium.
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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and agave syrup are high in calories. Agave syrup has 20% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Does maple syrup or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both maple syrup and agave syrup are high in carbohydrates. agave syrup has 10% more carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or agave syrup contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 101 times more calcium than agave syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.