Calories in Agave, raw (Southwest)
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Agave, raw (Southwest) contains 68 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 32% of the Daily Value for calcium, 15% of the Daily Value for copper and 13% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 68 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.15 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 14 mg | 0.6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.6 g | 24% |
| Total sugars M | 2.6 g | |
| Protein M | 0.52 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C M | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.041 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.055 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 417 mg | 32% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus M | 7 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium M | 127 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese M | 0.094 mg | 4% |
| Selenium M | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 95%
- 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
- Protein0.52 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber6.6 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.6 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat0.15 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 kcal0.76 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.41 g |
| Glucose M | 1.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0.98 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.014 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.014 g |
| Leucine M | 0.025 g |
| Lysine M | 0.028 g |
| Methionine M | 0.009 g |
| Cystine M | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.019 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.009 g |
| Valine M | 0.022 g |
| Arginine M | 0.11 g |
| Histidine M | 0.008 g |
| Alanine M | 0.024 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.041 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.052 g |
| Glycine M | 0.019 g |
| Proline M | 0.013 g |
| Serine M | 0.021 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 22 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 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 | 81.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 286 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 37 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 Z | 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, dried (Southwest) Dried or dry | 341 | 1.7 g | 82 g | 0.69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberries, wild, bush, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 55 | 1.1 g | 12.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Prickly pears, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 42 | 0.12 g | 10.2 g | 0.11 g |
| Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 44 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 47 | 4.2 g | 7 g | 0.28 g |
| Blackberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 52 | 0.84 g | 9.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Blueberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 61 | 1.2 g | 12.3 g | 0.76 g |
| Parsley, raw Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.79 g |
| Salmonberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 47 | 0.85 g | 10.1 g | 0.33 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw agave?
100 g of raw agave has 68 kcal.
How much protein is in raw agave?
Raw agave contains 0.52 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 3% 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 raw agave?
Raw agave has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.6 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw agave?
Raw agave contains 0.15 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw agave contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (32% DV), copper (15% DV), magnesium (13% DV) and iron (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw agave?
100 g contains 14 mg of sodium, 0.6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does agave have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, agave, raw (Southwest) has 68 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 169814. 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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