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Agave syrup sweetener
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%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 | 0.1 g | 76 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × tsp | 6.9 g | 21 | 0 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup | 55 g | 171 | 0 g | 42 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × tsp | 13.8 g | 43 | 0 g | 11 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × tsp | 3.5 g | 11 | 0 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tsp | 20.7 g | 64 | 0 g | 16 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 × tsp | 27.6 g | 86 | 0 g | 21 g | 0.1 g |
Similar foods
- Agave syrup310 kcal / 100 g
- Maple syrup260 kcal / 100 g
- Sugar free syrup51 kcal / 100 g
- Light corn syrup283 kcal / 100 g
- Saccharin sweetener360 kcal / 100 g
- Bulk maple syrup272 kcal / 100 g
- Liquid fructose tabletop sweetenertabletop, liquid279 kcal / 100 g
- Liquid fructose sugar279 kcal / 100 g
- Dark corn syrup286 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Agave syrup sweetener
How do you use agave syrup in tea or iced coffee?
Stir it into the drink while it is still warm, or mix it with a little warm water first for iced drinks; the syrup dissolves more readily than granulated sugar. Start with a small drizzle, as it tastes sweet.
Can you use agave syrup instead of sugar in baking?
Yes, but it adds liquid and browns quickly. Replace each 100 g of sugar with about 75 g of agave syrup, reduce another liquid in the recipe by roughly 1 tablespoon, and start checking the bake early.
Does agave syrup work in salad dressings and marinades?
Yes. Whisk a teaspoon into a sharp dressing with lemon juice or vinegar, oil and mustard to help balance the acidity; it also works in marinades for tofu or vegetables, but can darken quickly on a hot grill.
How should you store agave syrup after opening?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard. Refrigeration is usually unnecessary and can make the syrup thicker and harder to pour.
How is agave syrup made?
The syrup is made from the sugary core of an agave plant: its juice is extracted, filtered and processed to break down complex carbohydrates into sugars, then concentrated. It is not simply sap tapped from the plant like maple syrup.
Is agave syrup sweeter than maple syrup?
Agave syrup is generally perceived as sweeter, so you may need less to sweeten a drink. Maple syrup has 260 kcal per 100 g, compared with 310 kcal per 100 g in agave syrup.
Can you use agave syrup in place of honey?
Usually, yes: use a little less agave syrup than honey in drinks, porridge or a dressing, then taste and adjust. In baking, remember that agave is a liquid, so the recipe may need less of another liquid.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170277 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
