Agave Syrup vs. Asparagus
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Asparagus
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
asparagus
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and asparagus:
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Asparagus has more pantothenic acid, however, agave syrup contains more Vitamin B6.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and asparagus has 94% less calories than agave syrup - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to asparagus per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for asparagus, 34:61:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 61% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and asparagus has 95% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 950% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and asparagus has 97% less sugar than agave syrup - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus has 23 times more protein than agave syrup - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g 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 204% more Vitamin C than asparagus - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Asparagus has 375% more Vitamin A than agave syrup - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Asparagus and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more pantothenic acid, however, agave syrup contains more Vitamin B6. Both agave syrup and asparagus contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Agave Syrup | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.978 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.274 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Asparagus has 23 times more calcium than agave syrup - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than agave syrup - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Asparagus is a great source of potassium and it has 49 times more potassium than agave syrup - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 4mg 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 | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 710 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 Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .
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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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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does asparagus or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and asparagus has 90% less calories than agave syrup - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Is asparagus or agave syrup better for protein?
Asparagus has 23 times more protein than agave syrup - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Does asparagus or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and asparagus has 100% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.