Agave
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 16.2 g |
Agave is a plant-derived sweetener produced from the sap of agave plants, commonly used as a liquid sweetener in beverages, baked goods, and as a table syrup substitute. Per 100 g, raw agave provides 68 kcal, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 16.2 g of carbohydrates, and a notable 6.6 g of dietary fibre, with only 2.6 g coming from sugars. It contains 417 mg of calcium, 127 mg of potassium, and 55 mg of magnesium per 100 g, making it a relatively mineral-dense option among sweeteners. Agave also provides 8.8 mg of choline and 5.3 mcg of vitamin K per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto dietary patterns.
How many calories in agave?
Raw agave contains 68 kcal per 100 g. A typical tablespoon of agave syrup weighs around 21 g, which works out to approximately 14 kcal per serving.
How much calcium is in agave?
Agave contains 417 mg of calcium per 100 g, which is notably high for a sweetener. That said, typical serving sizes are small, so the actual calcium contribution per use will be proportionally modest.
Is agave keto-friendly?
Agave appears on the keto diet list in this dataset, and its relatively low sugar content of 2.6 g per 100 g supports that classification. However, portion size still matters, as total carbohydrates come in at 16.2 g per 100 g.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 68.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.52 g |
| Fat | 0.15 g |
| Carbs | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 6.6 g |
| Starch | 0.24 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 417 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 55.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 7.0 mg |
| Potassium | 127 mg |
| Sodium | 14.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese | 0.094 mg |
| Selenium | 0.40 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.029 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.039 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.16 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.041 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 7.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 8.8 mg |
Other cooking states of Agave
Cooked agave (135 kcal).
