Almond Extract vs. Vanilla Extract

Nutrition comparison of Almond Extract and Vanilla Extract


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of almond extract versus vanilla extract (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond extract and vanilla extract:

  • Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Vanilla extract has signficantly more potassium than almond extract.
Detailed nutritional comparison of almond extract and vanilla extract is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Extract (Almond or vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol) 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 almond extract has 81% less calories than vanilla extract - almond extract has 56 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Almond Extract Vanilla Extract
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Alcohol ~ 82%

carbohydrates

Almond extract and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - almond extract has 14.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Almond extract and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of sugar - almond extract has 14.4g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Almond extract and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - almond extract has 0.03g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both vanilla extract and almond extract are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both almond extract and vanilla extract contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.

Almond Extract Vanilla Extract
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.011 MG
Riboflavin 0.029 MG 0.095 MG
Niacin 0.129 MG 0.425 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.011 MG 0.035 MG
Vitamin B6 0.008 MG 0.026 MG

Minerals

calcium

Vanilla extract has 267% more calcium than almond extract - almond extract has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Almond extract and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of iron - almond extract has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Vanilla extract has signficantly more potassium than almond extract - vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Extract or Vanilla Extract .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Extract (Almond or vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) .

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FAQ

Does almond extract or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?
Vanilla extract is high in calories and almond extract has 80% less calories than vanilla extract - almond extract has 56 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Does almond extract or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond extract and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - almond extract has 14.4g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.