Agave Syrup vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and brussels sprouts:
- Both agave syrup and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
- Brussels sprout has more pantothenic acid.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and brussels sprout has 86% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 68% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 88% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 18 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and brussels sprout has 97% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 36 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both agave syrup and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 400% more Vitamin C than agave syrup - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 375% more Vitamin A than agave syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 687% more Vitamin K than agave syrup - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more pantothenic acid. Both agave syrup and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Agave Syrup | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 14 times more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 96 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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 | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does agave syrup or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does agave syrup or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does agave syrup or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 96 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.