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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of agave syrup and maple 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: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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.

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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 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 Maple Syrup .

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

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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.