Stinging Nettles vs Agave
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Stinging Nettles 42
Agave 68
Protein (g)
Stinging Nettles 2.71
Agave 0.520
Carbs (g)
Stinging Nettles 7.49
Agave 16.2
Fat (g)
Stinging Nettles 0.110
Agave 0.150
Fiber (g)
Stinging Nettles 6.90
Agave 6.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) — 2.71g vs 0.520g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) — 42 vs 68 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) 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 | 68 kcal | -38% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.7 g | 81.8 g | +7% |
| Protein | 2.71 g | 0.520 g | +421% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.110 g | 0.150 g | -27% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.49 g | 16.2 g | -54% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.90 g | 6.60 g | +5% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 4.00 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.008 mg | 0.029 mg | -72% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.160 mg | 0.039 mg | +310% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.388 mg | 0.162 mg | +140% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.041 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.103 mg | 0.055 mg | +87% |
| 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 | 2.00 ug | +4950% |
| Carotene, beta | 1150 ug | 22.0 ug | +5127% |
| Carotene, alpha | 114 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.230 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 481 mg | 417 mg | +15% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.64 mg | 1.80 mg | -9% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 57.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +4% |
| Phosphorus, P | 71.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +914% |
| Potassium, K | 334 mg | 127 mg | +163% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.340 mg | 0.150 mg | +127% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.076 mg | 0.138 mg | -45% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.779 mg | 0.094 mg | +729% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 0.400 ug | -25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 175 kj | 286 kj | -39% |
| Ash | 2.03 g | 1.27 g | +60% |
| Total Sugars | 0.250 g | 2.58 g | -90% |
| Sucrose | 0.100 g | 0.410 g | -76% |
| Glucose | 0.070 g | 1.19 g | -94% |
| Fructose | 0.070 g | 0.980 g | -93% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | — | 0.240 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 | 37.0 IU | +5335% |
| 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 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 | 5.30 ug | +9308% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.014 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.014 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.025 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.028 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.009 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.019 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.009 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.022 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.106 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.024 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.041 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.052 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.019 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.013 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.021 g | |
| 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 +5127% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Vitamin A, RAE +4950% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Phosphorus, P +914% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians) Manganese, Mn +729% in Stinging Nettles, blanched (Northern Plains Indians)
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