Vanilla Extract vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and vanilla extract are high in calories. Brown sugar has 32% more calories than vanilla extract - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 83% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 87% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and vanilla extract has 87% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla extract and brown sugar are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid. Both vanilla extract and brown sugar contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Extract | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 655% more calcium than vanilla extract - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar has 492% more iron than vanilla extract - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of potassium - brown sugar has 133mg 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: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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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% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does brown sugar or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and vanilla extract are high in calories. Brown sugar has 30% more calories than vanilla extract - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does brown sugar or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 90% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than vanilla extract - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.