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Agave nectar nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Sweetener, syrup, agave
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on August 23, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Agave nectar

Carbohydrates in Agave Nectar

Agave nectar, or maguey syrup or agave syrup, is a natural sweetener from agave succulents. Naturally, agave nectar is very high in carbohydrates, consisting of 76% carbs, 23% water, and less than 1% other nutrients.

Carbohydrates per 100g

A 100g serving of agave nectar, equalling nearly 5tbsp, contains 76.37g carbohydrates.

This puts agave nectar in the top 6% of foods as a source of carbohydrates.

A hundred grams of agave nectar provide 25% of the daily needed value of carbohydrates.

Macronutrients chart

75% 22%
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0.09 g of 50 g
0%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.45 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
76.37 g of 300 g
25%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
22.94 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
0.15 g

Carbohydrates per Serving Size

One average serving size of agave nectar per person is a quarter cup weighing 55g.

One serving size of agave nectar provides 42g of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrate Breakdown

The carbohydrate content of agave nectar consists of 99.7% net carbs and only 0.3% dietary fiber.

Fiber content ratio for Agave nectar

89% 11%
Sugar: 68.03 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Other: 8.14 g

Sugar Breakdown

Agave nectar’s sugar content comprises two sugars - fructose and glucose. Fructose comprises 82% of sugars, while glucose makes up the other 18%.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Comparison to Other Sweeteners

If interested, read the complete nutrition and health impact comparison of “Agave Nectar vs. Honey.”

Looking at the table below, you can see how agave nectar compares to other sweeteners regarding carbohydrate content.

FoodCarbohydrates per servingCarbohydrates per 100g
Agave Nectar42g (¼ cup or 55g)76g
Corn Syrup65g (¼ cup or 83g)78g
Maple Syrup56g (¼ cup or 83g)67g
Honey17g (1tbs or 21g)82g
Brown Sugar4g (1tsp or 4.2g)98g
Sugar4g (1tsp or 4.2g)100g
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: August 23, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian

Important nutritional characteristics for Agave nectar

Agave nectar
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
13 (low)
Glycemic load 5 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 310
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 76.17 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 0.25 cup (55 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0 (neutral)
TOP 4% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 96% of foods
TOP 6% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 94% of foods
TOP 20% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 80% of foods
TOP 22% Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 78% of foods
TOP 28% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 72% of foods

Agave nectar calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 310
Calories in 1 tsp 21 6.9 g
Calories in 0.25 cup 171 55 g

Agave nectar Glycemic index (GI)

13

Agave nectar Glycemic load (GL)

5

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10% 8%
Calcium: 1 mg of 1,000 mg 0%
Iron: 0.09 mg of 8 mg 1%
Magnesium: 1 mg of 420 mg 0%
Phosphorus: 1 mg of 700 mg 0%
Potassium: 4 mg of 3,400 mg 0%
Sodium: 4 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0.01 mg of 11 mg 0%
Copper: 0.009 mg of 1 mg 1%
Manganese: 0.005 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 1.7 µg of 55 µg 3%
Choline: 13.3 mg of 550 mg 2%

Mineral chart - relative view

Selenium
1.7 µg
TOP 78%
Choline
13.3 mg
TOP 82%
Sodium
4 mg
TOP 92%
Iron
0.09 mg
TOP 93%
Manganese
0.005 mg
TOP 96%
Copper
0.009 mg
TOP 96%
Calcium
1 mg
TOP 97%
Phosphorus
1 mg
TOP 97%
Magnesium
1 mg
TOP 97%
Potassium
4 mg
TOP 98%
Zinc
0.01 mg
TOP 98%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Vitamin A: 156 IU of 5,000 IU 3%
Vitamin E : 0.98 mg of 15 mg 7%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 17 mg of 90 mg 19%
Vitamin B1: 0.122 mg of 1 mg 10%
Vitamin B2: 0.165 mg of 1 mg 13%
Vitamin B3: 0.689 mg of 16 mg 4%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.234 mg of 1 mg 18%
Folate: 30 µg of 400 µg 8%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 22.5 µg of 120 µg 19%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
17 mg
TOP 20%
Vitamin A
156 IU
TOP 37%
Folate
30 µg
TOP 42%
Vitamin B1
0.122 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin B6
0.234 mg
TOP 45%
Vitamin E
0.98 mg
TOP 47%
Vitamin K
22.5 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B2
0.165 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B3
0.689 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

All nutrients for Agave nectar per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 310kcal 16% 28% 6.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.09g 0% 95% 31.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.45g 1% 81% 74 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 17mg 19% 20% 3.1 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 76.17g N/A 4% 1.4 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 76.37g 25% 6% 2.7 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.09mg 1% 93% 28.9 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 1mg 0% 97% 125 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 4mg 0% 98% 36.8 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 1mg 0% 97% 140 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 68.03g N/A 22% 7.6 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0.2g 1% 59% 12 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.01mg 1% 96% 15.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.01mg 0% 98% 631 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 1mg 0% 97% 182 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 4mg 0% 92% 122.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 156IU 3% 37% 107.1 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1% 53%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7% 47% 1.5 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 1.7µg 3% 78%
Manganese 0.01mg 0% 96%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 10% 43% 2.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 13% 55% 1.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 4% 74% 13.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 18% 45% 2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19% 47% 4.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 30µg 8% 42% 2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 100% N/ABeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0g N/A 100% N/AWalnut
Fructose 55.6g 70% 80% 9.4 times more than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 76g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 1mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 4mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
limit break
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source

Agave nectar nutrition infographic

Agave nectar nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.