Vanilla Extract vs. Agave Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Agave Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
agave syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and agave syrup:
- Both agave syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Agave syrup has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla extract contains more pantothenic acid.
- Agave syrup is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Vanilla extract has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Agave Syrup (Sweetener, syrup, agave) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both agave syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Agave syrup has a little more calories (8%) than vanilla extract by weight - agave syrup has 310 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 83% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 83% less carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Agave syrup has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - agave syrup has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Agave syrup is high in sugar and vanilla extract has 81% less sugar than agave syrup - agave syrup has 68g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Agave syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - agave syrup has 0.09g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla extract and agave syrup are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract 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 more Vitamin C than vanilla extract - agave syrup has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Agave syrup has more Vitamin A than vanilla extract - agave syrup has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Agave syrup has more Vitamin E than vanilla extract - agave syrup has 0.98mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Agave syrup has more Vitamin K than vanilla extract - agave syrup has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Agave syrup has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla extract contains more pantothenic acid. Both vanilla extract and agave syrup contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Vanilla Extract | Agave Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.122 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.689 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla extract has 1000% more calcium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Agave syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of iron - agave syrup has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla extract has signficantly more potassium than agave syrup - agave syrup has 4mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
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: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) 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% | 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% | 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 vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both agave syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Agave syrup has a little more calories ( 10%) than vanilla extract by weight - agave syrup has 310 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does agave syrup or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, agave syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than agave syrup - agave syrup has 76.4g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.