Why does Sirop d'agave receive a Nutri-Score of D and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The Nutri-Score algorithm penalises high energy (1275 kJ per 100 ml) and especially high total sugars (75 g per 100 ml); because the syrup contains negligible fiber, protein, fruit or vegetable content, the negative points outweigh the few positive points, resulting in a D grade.

How does the high sugar content of Sirop d'agave affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 75 g of sugar in every 100 ml, the syrup can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for most diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.03 g) does not add sodium for hypertensive individuals, but the excessive sugar can still worsen metabolic control and indirectly influence blood pressure.

Is Sirop d'agave suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The product lists only organic agave syrup and contains no animal-derived ingredients, so it is vegan and naturally gluten-free; however, the extremely high sugar content makes it incompatible with a ketogenic diet, and without a specific halal certification its status for halal diets cannot be confirmed.

Jardin Bio, Léa Nature • 500 ml

Sirop d'agave

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Product Insights

Sirop d'agave is a 500 ml organic, fair-trade, vegan syrup made from agave plant, marketed as a natural sweetener. It falls within the 'Sugar and other sweeteners' PNNS group, is classified as NOVA 1 (minimally processed), but its Nutri-Score of D reflects a very high sugar level (75 g per 100 ml) and modest energy content, offsetting its low fat, saturated fat, and salt. The PET bottle and plastic cap are recyclable, yet the overall Eco-score is D, indicating a moderate environmental impact that consumers should consider when disposing of the packaging.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal300 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars75 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetener values, this agave syrup provides around 75 g of sugar per 100 ml, which is more than double the typical 36.6 g, while its fat (0 g), saturated fat (0.1 g) and salt (0.03 g) are far below the averages, and its energy of about 304 kcal exceeds the average 239 kcal.

Ingredients

Sirop d'agave issu de l'agriculture biologique et conforme aux standards du commerce équitable (100% du total des ingrédients d'origine agricole).

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Sirop d'agave

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal300 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars75 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Sirop d'agave issu de l'agriculture biologique et conforme aux standards du commerce équitable (100% du total des ingrédients d'origine agricole).

84%

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