Avocado vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and agave syrup:
- Both agave syrup and avocado are high in calories.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both agave syrup and avocado are high in calories. Agave syrup has 86% more calories than avocado - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to agave syrup per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for agave syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 100% |
| Fat | 77% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 89% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and avocado has 100% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Avocado has 20 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Agave syrup has less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g 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 93% more Vitamin C than avocado - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both avocado and agave syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Avocado | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Avocado has 12 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado has 578% more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 125 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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 avocado and agave syrup contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Avocado | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 94 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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 avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both agave syrup and avocado are high in calories. Agave syrup has 90% more calories than avocado - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does agave syrup or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does agave syrup or avocado contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 125 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.