Agave vs. Honey vs. Maple Syrup vs. Molässa: Natural Sweetener Nutrition Compared
Nutritional Profile per Tablespoon (Daily Value)
Molässa is notably mineral-dense.
| Nutrient | Agave Nectar | Honey | Maple Syrup | Molässa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 64 kcal | 52 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 16 g | 17 g | 13 g | 15 g |
| Total Sugar (g) | 16 g | 17 g | 12 g | 15 g |
| Glycemic Index | 15–30 | 45–65 | 54 | 55 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg✦ |
| Calcium (mg) | 1 mg | 1 mg | 13 mg | 50 mg✦ |
| Potassium (mg) | 4 mg | 11 mg | 35 mg | 180 mg✦ |
| Magnesium (mg) | 0 mg | 0 mg | 3 mg | 7 mg✦ |
Molässa
Calories60 kcal
Carbohydrates15 g
Total Sugar15 g
Glycemic Index55
Iron0.6 mg ✦
Calcium50 mg ✦
Potassium180 mg ✦
Magnesium7 mg ✦
Agave Nectar
Calories60 kcal
Carbohydrates16 g
Total Sugar16 g
Glycemic Index15–30
Iron0.1 mg
Calcium1 mg
Potassium4 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Honey
Calories64 kcal
Carbohydrates17 g
Total Sugar17 g
Glycemic Index45–65
Iron0.1 mg
Calcium1 mg
Potassium11 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Maple Syrup
Calories52 kcal
Carbohydrates13 g
Total Sugar12 g
Glycemic Index54
Iron0.2 mg
Calcium13 mg
Potassium35 mg
Magnesium3 mg
Retail Pricing Landscape
Per-ounce retail pricing in the conventional grocery & natural channel from a 2024 survey.
Agave
$0.65
avg per oz
Value leader
Honey
$1.10
avg per oz
Wide range / premium upside
Maple Syrup
$1.00
avg per oz
Premium, stable
Molässa
$0.66
per oz (MSRP)
Fixed MSRP / value clarity