Agave nectar nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Sweetener, syrup, agave
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian
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
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 50 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.5 g of 65 g
0.5 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
76.4 g of 300 g
76.4 g (25% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
22.9 g of 2,000 g
22.9 g (1% of DV )
Other:
0.2 g
0.2 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
Sugar:
68 g
Fiber:
0.2 g
Other:
8.1 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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12 g
Fructose:
56 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.
| Food | Carbohydrates per serving | Carbohydrates per 100g |
| Agave Nectar | 42g (¼ cup or 55g) | 76g |
| Corn Syrup | 65g (¼ cup or 83g) | 78g |
| Maple Syrup | 56g (¼ cup or 83g) | 67g |
| Honey | 17g (1tbs or 21g) | 82g |
| Brown Sugar | 4g (1tsp or 4.2g) | 98g |
| Sugar | 4g (1tsp or 4.2g) | 100g |
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: August 23, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian
Top nutrition facts for Agave nectar
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 310 kcal |
|
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
|
13 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 5 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 76 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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) |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 96% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 94% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 80% of foods
Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 78% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 72% of foods
Agave nectar calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of agave nectar | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 310 | |
| Calories in 1 tsp | 21 | 6.9 g |
| Calories in 0.25 cup | 171 | 55 g |
| Calories for different varieties of agave nectar | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetener, syrup, agave (this food) | 310 | 100 g |
| Agave, raw (Southwest) | 68 | 100 g |
| Agave, cooked (Southwest) | 135 | 100 g |
| Agave, dried (Southwest) | 341 | 100 g |
Agave nectar Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Agave nectar Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
24µg of 900µg
2.7%
Vitamin E:
2.9mg of 15mg
20%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
51mg of 90mg
57%
Vitamin B1:
0.37mg of 1mg
31%
Vitamin B2:
0.5mg of 1mg
38%
Vitamin B3:
2.1mg of 16mg
13%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.7mg of 1mg
54%
Folate:
90µg of 400µg
23%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
40mg of 550mg
7.3%
Vitamin K:
68µg of 120µg
56%
Vitamin chart - relative view
All nutrients for Agave nectar per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 1% | 53% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% | 28% |
6.6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 0.09g | 0% | 95% |
31.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.45g | 1% | 81% |
74 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | 20% |
3.1 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 76g | N/A | 4% |
1.4 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 76g | 25% | 6% |
2.7 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 1mg | 0% | 97% |
140 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% | 97% |
125 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% | 98% |
36.8 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1% | 93% |
28.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 68g | N/A | 22% |
7.6 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | 59% |
12 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | 96% |
15.8 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0% | 98% |
631 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 0% | 97% |
182 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% |
122.5 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 7% | 47% |
1.5 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 3% | 78% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 96% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.12mg | 10% | 43% |
2.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | 55% |
1.3 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.69mg | 4% | 74% |
13.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | 45% |
2 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 23µg | 19% | 47% |
4.5 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | 42% |
2 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | 82% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fructose | 56g | 70% | 80% |
9.4 times more than Apple
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
0.69%
Total Fat
0.45g
0
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.17%
Sodium 4mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
76g
0.8%
Dietary Fiber
0.2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.09g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
1mg
0.1%
Iron
0.09mg
1.1%
Potassium
4mg
0.12%
*
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
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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.