Agave Syrup vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Agave Syrup and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
agave syrup
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in agave syrup and peas:
- Both agave syrup and peas are high in Vitamin C.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Agave syrup is high in calories and pea has 74% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
| Agave Syrup | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 70% |
| Fat | 1% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and pea has 81% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and pea has 92% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 59 times more protein than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and agave syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both agave syrup and peas are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 135% more Vitamin C than agave syrup - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 375% more Vitamin A than agave syrup - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both agave syrup and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Agave Syrup | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.122 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.689 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 24 times more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 15 times more iron than agave syrup - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 60 times more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 94 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 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 Agave Syrup or Peas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 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 peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Agave syrup is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than agave syrup - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does agave syrup or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and pea has 80% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.