Agave Syrup vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and agave syrup are high in Vitamin C.
- Agave syrup has more beta-carotene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup.
- Agave syrup has more riboflavin and niacin, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than agave syrup.
- Cabbage has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and cabbage has 92% less calories than agave syrup - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
| Agave Syrup | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 79% |
| Fat | 1% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and cabbage has 92% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and cabbage has 95% less sugar than agave syrup - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and agave syrup are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 115% more Vitamin C than agave syrup - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 238% more Vitamin K than agave syrup - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more riboflavin and niacin, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid. Both agave syrup and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Agave Syrup | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than agave syrup - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup - cabbage has 170mg 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 has more beta-carotene than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup per 100 grams.
| Agave Syrup | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Agave Syrup or Cabbage .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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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% | sodium | 5% |
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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% | 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 cabbage or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and cabbage has 90% less calories than agave syrup - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Does cabbage or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and cabbage has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.