Ingredient swap
Agave Syrup vs Brown Sugar
Agave Syrup has 0 g protein and 310 calories per 100 g; brown sugar has 0.1 g and 380. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of agave syrup (336 g) ≈ 1½ cup of brown sugar.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Agave Syrup | Brown Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 better | 380 |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 76 gbetter | 98 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 gbetter | 0 g |
| Sugar | 68 gbetter | 97 g |
| Sodium | 4 mgbetter | 28 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 336 g | 220 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use brown sugar instead of agave syrup?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of agave syrup (336 g) ≈ 1½ cup of brown sugar.
Which has more protein?
Brown Sugar, with 0.1 g per 100 g versus 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Agave Syrup, with 310 calories per 100 g.