Calories in Sweetener, syrup, agave
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Sweetener, syrup, agave contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (6.9 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from fat and 0.1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.45 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76.4 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars M | 68 g | |
| Protein M | 0.09 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C I | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K I | 22.5 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron M | 0.09 mg | 0.5% |
| Magnesium M | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus M | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium M | 4 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc M | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper M | 0.009 mg | 1% |
| Manganese M | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium I | 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
- Protein0.09 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.2 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars68 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat0.45 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- 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 I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 12.4 g |
| Fructose M | 55.6 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 94 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 22.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.14 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,297 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 156 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 30 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sweetener
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf Dried or dry | 0 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agave liquid sweetener | 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 sweetener?
100 g of sweetener has 310 kcal. 1 tsp (6.9 g): about 21 kcal. 0.25 cup (55 g): about 171 kcal.
How much protein is in sweetener?
Sweetener contains 0.09 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.006 g in 1 tsp (6.9 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in sweetener?
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 sweetener?
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 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 sweetener?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sweetener have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, sweetener, syrup, agave has 310 kcal, while sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf has 0 kcal. Processing 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 170277. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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