Comparison
Agar-agar vs Agar agar gélatine
Overall, Agar-agar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Agar-agar | Agar agar gélatine |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | — |
| NOVA group | — | — |
| Calories | 20 kcal | 465 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 49 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 41 g |
| Sugars | 5 g | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | — |
| Fiber | 75 g | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Agar-agar has 96% fewer calories (20 kcal vs 465 kcal).
- Agar-agar has no fat, while Agar agar gélatine has 49 g.
- Agar-agar has no saturated fat, while Agar agar gélatine has 41 g.
- Agar agar gélatine has 60% less sugar (2 g vs 5 g).
- Agar agar gélatine has 100% more protein (3 g vs 0 g).
Ingredients
Agar-agar
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Agar agar gélatine
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FAQ
Which is healthier: Agar-agar or Agar agar gélatine?
Overall, Agar-agar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Agar-agar has fewer calories: 20 kcal versus 465 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Agar agar gélatine has less sugar: 2 g versus 5 g per 100 g.