Honeydew vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and agave syrup:
- Both honeydew and agave syrup are high in Vitamin C.
- Agave syrup has more beta-carotene than honeydew, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, honeydew contains more pantothenic acid.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, 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 honeydew has 88% less calories than agave syrup - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to agave syrup for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for agave syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and honeydew has 88% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 300% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and honeydew has 88% less sugar than agave syrup - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and agave syrup are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew has a little more Vitamin C (6%) than agave syrup by weight - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, honeydew contains more pantothenic acid. Both honeydew and agave syrup contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Honeydew | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and agave syrup contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 56 times more potassium than agave syrup - honeydew has 228mg 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 honeydew per 100 grams, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than agave syrup per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 94 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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 honeydew or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and honeydew has 90% less calories than agave syrup - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Does honeydew or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and honeydew has 90% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.