Jackfruit vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and agave syrup:
- Both agave syrup and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Agave syrup has more riboflavin, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, 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 jackfruit has 69% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
| Jackfruit | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 98% |
| Fat | 5% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and jackfruit has 70% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jackfruit has 650% more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and jackfruit has 72% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jackfruit has 18 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jackfruit and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both agave syrup and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Agave syrup has 24% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more riboflavin, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid. Both jackfruit and agave syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jackfruit | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 23 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Agave syrup and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 111 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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, both jackfruit and agave syrup contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Jackfruit | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 94 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 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 Jackfruit or Agave Syrup .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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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% | iron | 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 agave syrup or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and jackfruit has 70% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does agave syrup or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and jackfruit has 70% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does agave syrup or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 111 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.