Agave Syrup vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and kimchi:
- Agave syrup has more thiamin.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Kimchi has signficantly more calcium than agave syrup.
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than agave syrup.
- Kimchi has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and kimchi has 95% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 51% |
| Fat | ~ | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 97% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and kimchi has 98% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Agave syrup and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g 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 kimchi - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 94% more Vitamin K than agave syrup - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin. Both agave syrup and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Agave Syrup | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has signficantly more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Kimchi has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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 agave syrup and kimchi contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Agave Syrup | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 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 Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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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% | 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% | potassium | 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 agave syrup or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and kimchi has 100% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does agave syrup or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 100% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.