Egg vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and agave syrup:
- Both agave syrup and egg are high in calories.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup, however, agave syrup contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than agave syrup.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both agave syrup and egg are high in calories. Agave syrup has 117% more calories than egg - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to agave syrup per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for agave syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 100% |
| Fat | 62% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and egg has 99% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Agave syrup has more dietary fiber than egg - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and egg has 99% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 138 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Agave syrup has less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both egg and agave syrup are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and agave syrup has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol 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 egg - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 19 times more Vitamin A than agave syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than agave syrup - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup has 74 times more Vitamin K than egg - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and agave syrup contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 30 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 55 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Egg has 33 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup per 100 grams, however, agave syrup contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 94 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does agave syrup or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both agave syrup and egg are high in calories. Agave syrup has 120% more calories than egg - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is agave syrup or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 138 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does agave syrup or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.