Agave Syrup vs. Bok Choy
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Bok Choy
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
bok choy
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and bok choy:
- Both agave syrup and bok choy are high in Vitamin C.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, bok choy contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Bok choy is a great source of potassium.
- Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and bok choy has 96% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and bok choy has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bok choy per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for bok choy, 39:53:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and bok choy has 97% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bok choy has 400% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bok choy has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and bok choy has 98% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Agave syrup and bok choy contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bok choy and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - bok choy has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both agave syrup and bok choy are high in Vitamin C. Bok choy has 165% more Vitamin C than agave syrup - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bok choy has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 26 times more Vitamin A than agave syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bok choy has 223ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and bok choy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bok choy has 102% more Vitamin K than agave syrup - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bok choy has 45.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, bok choy contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both agave syrup and bok choy contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Agave Syrup | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.088 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 66 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bok choy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 104 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
iron
Bok choy has 789% more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Bok choy is a great source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg 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,
| Agave Syrup | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 2681 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 40 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: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does agave syrup or bok choy contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and bok choy has 100% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and bok choy has 13 calories.
Is agave syrup or bok choy better for protein?
Agave syrup and bok choy contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Does agave syrup or bok choy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and bok choy has 100% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
Does agave syrup or bok choy contain more calcium?
Bok choy is a rich source of calcium and it has 104 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.