Calories in Agave, dried (Southwest)
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Agave, dried (Southwest) contains 341 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 110% of the Daily Value for zinc, 59% of the Daily Value for calcium and 50% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 341 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.69 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 14 mg | 0.6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 82 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber M | 15.6 g | 56% |
| Total sugars M | 50.7 g | |
| Protein M | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.64 mg | 50% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 770 mg | 59% |
| Iron M | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium M | 207 mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 767 mg | 16% |
| Zinc M | 12.1 mg | 110% |
| Copper M | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese M | 0.34 mg | 15% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 96%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.7 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber15.6 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars50.7 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0.69 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium14 mgbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.91 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 4.4 g |
| Glucose M | 3.5 g |
| Fructose M | 42.8 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 11 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 11.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,427 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 18 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Agave
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agave, cooked (Southwest) Cooked | 135 | 0.99 g | 32 g | 0.29 g |
| Agave, raw (Southwest) Raw | 68 | 0.52 g | 16.2 g | 0.15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate beverage powder, light, dry mix, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 350 | 9.1 g | 68.3 g | 4.5 g |
| Coffee, instant, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with sugar, not reconstituted | 438 | 2.4 g | 83 g | 11.3 g |
| Milk, malted, dry mix, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 372 | 0 g | 93 g | 0 g |
| Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with sugar, not reconstituted | 465 | 0 g | 86.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians) Dried or dry | 419 | 14.5 g | 66.3 g | 10.6 g |
| Chocolate beverage powder, dry mix, not reconstituted Dried or dry | 400 | 4.6 g | 90.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Whey, sweet, dry Dried or dry | 353 | 12.9 g | 74.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Cereal, oat bran, ready-to-eat | 403 | 10.4 g | 68.3 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry agave?
100 g of dried or dry agave has 341 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry agave?
Dried or dry agave contains 1.7 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry agave?
Dried or dry agave has 82 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15.6 g of fiber and 50.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry agave?
Dried or dry agave contains 0.69 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry agave contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (110% DV), calcium (59% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (50% DV), magnesium (49% DV) and copper (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry agave?
100 g contains 14 mg of sodium, 0.6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does agave have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, agave, dried (Southwest) has 341 kcal, while agave, cooked (Southwest) has 135 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168993. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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