Mango vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and agave syrup:
- Both mango and agave syrup are high in Vitamin C.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, mango contains more pantothenic acid.
- Mango has signficantly more dietary fiber than agave syrup.
- Mango has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, 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 mango has 81% less calories than agave syrup - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and agave syrup has 310 calories.
| Mango | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 98% |
| Fat | 5% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and mango has 80% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mango has signficantly more dietary fiber than agave syrup - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and mango has 80% less sugar than agave syrup - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and agave syrup has 68g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango and agave syrup contain similar amounts of protein - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and agave syrup are high in Vitamin C. Mango has 114% more Vitamin C than agave syrup - mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango has 575% more Vitamin A than agave syrup - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango and agave syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, mango contains more pantothenic acid. Both mango and agave syrup contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mango | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mango has 1000% more calcium than agave syrup - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and agave syrup has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Mango and agave syrup contain similar amounts of iron - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Mango has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup - mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 94 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 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 Mango or Agave Syrup .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) .
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5% | total 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% | 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 mango or agave syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and mango has 80% less calories than agave syrup - mango has 60 calories in 100g and agave syrup has 310 calories.
Does mango or agave syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and mango has 80% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and agave syrup has 76.4g of carbohydrates.