Blueberry vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and agave syrup:
- Agave syrup has more beta-carotene than blueberry, however, blueberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blueberry contains more pantothenic acid.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and blueberry has 82% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to agave syrup per calorie. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for agave syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 100% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 81% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and blueberry has 85% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Agave syrup and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blueberry and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - blueberry has 0.03g 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 75% more Vitamin C than blueberry - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blueberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both blueberry and agave syrup contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Blueberry | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Agave syrup and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Agave syrup and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Blueberry has 18 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 has more beta-carotene than blueberry per 100 grams, however, blueberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 94 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does agave syrup or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and blueberry has 80% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does agave syrup or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.