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Agave syrup
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 310 kcal —
- Protein 0.1 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 76 g 28%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 68 g —
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 8 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 17 mg 19%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.98 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 22.5 µg 19%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 0.69 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 14%
- Folate (B9) 30 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 13.3 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 1 mg 0%
- Iron 0.09 mg 1%
- Magnesium 1 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 1 mg 0%
- Potassium 4 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.01 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 1.7 µg 3%
Similar foods
- Agave syrup sweetener310 kcal / 100 g
- Maple syrup260 kcal / 100 g
- Cane syrup269 kcal / 100 g
- Sorghum syrup290 kcal / 100 g
- Light corn syrup283 kcal / 100 g
- Sugar free syrup51 kcal / 100 g
- Canadian maple syrup270 kcal / 100 g
- Corn syrup287 kcal / 100 g
- Dark corn syrup286 kcal / 100 g
- Bulk maple syrup272 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Agave syrup
Can you use agave syrup instead of sugar in baking?
Yes, but it adds liquid and browns quickly. Replace about 100 g sugar with 75 g agave syrup, reduce another liquid in the recipe by roughly 2 tablespoons, and start checking the bake early; lowering the oven temperature by about 10°C can help prevent over-browning.
Does agave syrup dissolve in cold drinks?
Yes. Unlike granulated sugar, it stirs readily into cold drinks, so you can sweeten iced tea, coffee or a smoothie without making a separate sugar syrup. Add a little at a time: its sweetness can be pronounced.
How should you store agave syrup after opening?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard. It does not usually need refrigeration, and a clean, dry spoon helps prevent crumbs or water getting into the syrup.
What does agave syrup go well with?
Its mild, caramel-like sweetness suits porridge, yoghurt, fruit and pancakes, and it works in salad dressings or marinades with lime, chilli and soy sauce. In drinks, try it in margaritas or iced tea.
Can you replace honey with agave syrup?
Usually, yes: use roughly the same amount in drinks, dressings and sauces. Agave is thinner and has a milder flavour than many honeys, so in baking you may need to reduce another liquid slightly.
How is agave syrup made?
It is made from the carbohydrate-rich heart of the agave plant: the extracted material is processed to break down its complex sugars, then filtered and concentrated into syrup. Despite the name, it is not simply sap tapped from the plant like maple syrup.
Is agave syrup sweeter than maple syrup?
Agave syrup is generally sweeter, so you may need less to sweeten a drink or sauce. Maple syrup has a more distinctive woody, caramel flavour, while agave tends to taste milder.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7129 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
