Cornstarch vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and agave syrup:
- Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in calories. Cornstarch has 23% more calories than agave syrup - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is similar to agave syrup for protein, carbs and fat. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for agave syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 20% more carbohydrates than agave syrup - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has 350% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and cornstarch has less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - cornstarch 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 cornstarch - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup has more Vitamin E than cornstarch - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup has more Vitamin K than cornstarch - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cornstarch | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.689 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of calcium - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Cornstarch and agave syrup contain similar amounts of potassium - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 4mg of potassium.
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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
Cornstarch g
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cornstarch or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in calories. Cornstarch has 20% more calories than agave syrup - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Does cornstarch or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornstarch and agave syrup are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 20% more carbohydrates than agave syrup - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.