Vanilla Extract vs. Cocoa Powder

Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Cocoa Powder


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

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

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

  • Both cocoa powder and vanilla extract are high in calories.
  • Cocoa powder has 6.2 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
  • Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla extract and cocoa powder 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: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both cocoa powder and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 26% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Vanilla Extract Cocoa Powder
Protein ~ 19%
Carbohydrates 17% 54%
Fat ~ 27%
Alcohol 83% ~

carbohydrates

Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 78% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Cocoa powder has 6.2 times less sugar than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 325 times more protein than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and vanilla extract has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin E

Cocoa powder and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cocoa powder and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Vanilla Extract Cocoa Powder
Thiamin 0.011 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.095 MG 0.241 MG
Niacin 0.425 MG 2.185 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.035 MG 0.254 MG
Vitamin B6 0.026 MG 0.118 MG
Folate ~ 32 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 114 times more iron than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 930% more potassium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.

Vanilla Extract Cocoa Powder
linoleic acid 0.003 G 0.44 G
Total 0.003 G 0.44 G



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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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .

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FAQ

Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cocoa powder and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 30% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.

Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.

Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 114 times more iron than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.

Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 930% more potassium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.