Balsamic Vinegar vs. Vanilla Extract
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Vanilla Extract
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
vanilla extract
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract:
- Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla extract is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 69% less calories than vanilla extract - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 17% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | 83% |
carbohydrates
Balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of sugar - balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla extract and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.095 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.425 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.026 MG |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 145% more calcium than vanilla extract - balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Balsamic vinegar has 500% more iron than vanilla extract - balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of potassium - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does balsamic vinegar or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla extract is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 70% less calories than vanilla extract - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does balsamic vinegar or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.