Agave Syrup vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and spirulina:
- Both agave syrup and spirulina are high in calories.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both agave syrup and spirulina are high in calories. Agave syrup has a little more calories (7%) than spirulina by weight - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 25% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and spirulina has 69% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 17 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and spirulina has 95% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 637 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Agave syrup has less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g 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 68% more Vitamin C than spirulina - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 263% more Vitamin A than agave syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 410% more Vitamin E than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both agave syrup and spirulina contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Agave Syrup | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 119 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 315 times more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 339 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 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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5% | copper | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does agave syrup or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Both agave syrup and spirulina are high in calories. Agave syrup has a little more calories ( 10%) than spirulina by weight - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is agave syrup or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 637 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does agave syrup or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and spirulina has 70% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does agave syrup or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 119 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does agave syrup or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 315 times more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does agave syrup or spirulina contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 339 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.