Vanilla Extract vs. Agave Syrup

Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Agave Syrup


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

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

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

  • Both agave syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories.
  • Agave syrup has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla extract contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Vanilla extract has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla extract 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: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both agave syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Agave syrup has a little more calories (8%) than vanilla extract by weight - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Vanilla Extract Agave Syrup
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Carbohydrates 17% 98%
Fat ~ 1%
Alcohol 82% ~

carbohydrates

Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 83% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Agave syrup has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Agave syrup is high in sugar and vanilla extract has 81% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Agave syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both vanilla extract and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Agave syrup has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla extract contains more pantothenic acid. Both vanilla extract and agave syrup contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.

Vanilla Extract Agave Syrup
Thiamin 0.011 MG 0.122 MG
Riboflavin 0.095 MG 0.165 MG
Niacin 0.425 MG 0.689 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.035 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.026 MG 0.234 MG
Folate ~ 30 UG

Minerals

calcium

Vanilla extract has 1000% more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Agave syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of iron - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Vanilla extract has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.




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

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FAQ

Does agave syrup or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both agave syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Agave syrup has a little more calories ( 10%) than vanilla extract by weight - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Does agave syrup or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.