Maple syrup vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between maple syrup and agave nectar
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, and potassium; however, agave nectar is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin E.
- Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 126% more than agave nectar.
- Agave nectar contains 147 times less zinc than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.47mg of zinc, while agave nectar contains 0.01mg.
- The glycemic index of maple syrup is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple and Sweetener, syrup, agave.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58060% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +669.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +750.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +731.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +676.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +10592.3% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.005mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.165mg | 85% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 55.6g | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.234mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.01mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.98mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.689mg | 4% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 76.37g | 3% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)