Calories in Agave liquid sweetener
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Agave liquid sweetener contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 62 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from fat and 0.1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.45 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76.4 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 68 g | |
| Protein C | 0.09 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 22.5 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron C | 0.09 mg | 0.5% |
| Magnesium C | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium C | 4 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.009 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 1.7 µg | 3% |
% 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 0.1%
- Carbohydrates 99%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal0.029 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water22.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 94 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 22.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 30 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetener, syrup, agave | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Sweet potato paste | 305 | 0.49 g | 75.1 g | 0.34 g |
| Guava paste | 292 | 0.1 g | 72.6 g | 0.27 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, with butter | 291 | 0 g | 72.4 g | 0.09 g |
| Syrup, Cane | 269 | 0 g | 73.1 g | 0 g |
| Candies, fruit snacks, with high vitamin C | 352 | 0.08 g | 88 g | 0 g |
| Candies, gum drops, no sugar or low calorie (sorbitol) | 354 | 0 g | 88.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Molasses | 290 | 0 g | 74.7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in agave liquid sweetener?
100 g of agave liquid sweetener has 310 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 62 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (3.5 g): about 11 kcal.
How much protein is in agave liquid sweetener?
Agave liquid sweetener contains 0.09 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.018 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in agave liquid sweetener?
Agave liquid sweetener has 76.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 68 g of sugars.
How much fat is in agave liquid sweetener?
Agave liquid sweetener contains 0.45 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does agave liquid sweetener contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (19% DV), Vitamin K (19% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in agave liquid sweetener?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710282. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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