Stinging Nettles vs Agave
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Agave, dried (Southwest) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Stinging Nettles 42
Agave 341
Protein (g)
Stinging Nettles 2.71
Agave 1.71
Carbs (g)
Stinging Nettles 7.49
Agave 82.0
Fat (g)
Stinging Nettles 0.110
Agave 0.690
Fiber (g)
Stinging Nettles 6.90
Agave 15.6
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) — 2.71g vs 1.71g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) — 42 vs 341 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Agave, dried (Southwest) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Stinging Nettles | Agave | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 42 kcal | 341 kcal | -88% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.7 g | 11.6 g | +653% |
| Protein | 2.71 g | 1.71 g | +58% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.110 g | 0.690 g | -84% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.49 g | 82.0 g | -91% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.90 g | 15.6 g | -56% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0.300 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.008 mg | 0.021 mg | -62% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.160 mg | 0.644 mg | -75% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.388 mg | 0.870 mg | -55% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.150 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.103 mg | 0.216 mg | -52% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 14.0 ug | 7.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 17.4 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 101 ug | 1.00 ug | +10000% |
| Carotene, beta | 1150 ug | 11.0 ug | +10355% |
| Carotene, alpha | 114 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.760 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 481 mg | 770 mg | -38% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.64 mg | 3.64 mg | -55% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 57.0 mg | 207 mg | -72% |
| Phosphorus, P | 71.0 mg | 37.0 mg | +92% |
| Potassium, K | 334 mg | 767 mg | -56% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.340 mg | 12.1 mg | -97% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.076 mg | 0.189 mg | -60% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.779 mg | 0.337 mg | +131% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 0.600 ug | -50% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 175 kj | 1427 kj | -88% |
| Ash | 2.03 g | 3.98 g | -49% |
| Total Sugars | 0.250 g | 50.7 g | -100% |
| Sucrose | 0.100 g | 4.39 g | -98% |
| Glucose | 0.070 g | 3.48 g | -98% |
| Fructose | 0.070 g | 42.8 g | -100% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | — | 0.910 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 14.0 ug | 7.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 14.0 ug | 7.00 ug | +100% |
| Betaine | 21.4 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2011 IU | 18.0 IU | +11072% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 4178 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.030 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 499 ug | 0.500 ug | +99620% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Carotene, beta +10355% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Vitamin A, RAE +10000% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Manganese, Mn +131% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Biotin (Vitamin B7) +100% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians)
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