Agave Syrup vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and agave syrup are high in calories and sugar.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin and folate, however, ketchup contains more pantothenic acid.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and agave syrup are high in calories. Agave syrup has 207% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, agave syrup is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to ketchup for fat. Agave syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Agave Syrup | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 96% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and ketchup has 64% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Both ketchup and agave syrup are high in sugar. Agave syrup has 220% more sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g 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 315% more Vitamin C than ketchup - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin and folate, however, ketchup contains more pantothenic acid. Both agave syrup and ketchup contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Agave Syrup | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup has 14 times more calcium than agave syrup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 69 times more potassium than agave syrup - ketchup has 281mg 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 | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 316 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 161 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and agave syrup are high in calories. Agave syrup has 210% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Does ketchup or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and ketchup has 60% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.