Grapes vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and agave syrup:
- Agave syrup has more beta-carotene than grape, however, grape contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup.
- Agave syrup has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape contains more pantothenic acid.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Grape has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), 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 grape has 78% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
| Grapes | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 98% |
| Fat | 2% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and grape has 76% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grape has 350% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and grape has 77% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Agave syrup and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grapes and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - grape has 0.05g 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 431% more Vitamin C than grape - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grape contains more pantothenic acid. Both grapes and agave syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Grapes | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grape has 900% more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Agave syrup and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Grape has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg 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 grape per 100 grams, however, grape contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 94 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 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 Grapes or Agave Syrup .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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FAQ
Does agave syrup or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and grape has 80% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does agave syrup or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and grape has 80% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.