Vanilla Extract vs. Maple Syrup

Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Maple Syrup


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

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

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

  • Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories.
  • Maple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, vanilla extract contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
  • Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla extract and maple syrup 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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 11% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

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Alcohol 82% ~

carbohydrates

Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 81% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Maple syrup is high in sugar and vanilla extract has 79% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Maple syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

Maple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, vanilla extract contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both vanilla extract and maple syrup contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Vanilla Extract Maple Syrup
Thiamin 0.011 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.095 MG 1.27 MG
Niacin 0.425 MG 0.081 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.035 MG 0.036 MG
Vitamin B6 0.026 MG 0.002 MG

Minerals

calcium

Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 827% more calcium than vanilla extract - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Maple syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than vanilla extract - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla extract and maple syrup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Vanilla Extract Maple Syrup
linoleic acid 0.003 G 0.017 G
Total 0.003 G 0.017 G



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 Vanilla Extract or Maple Syrup .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .

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FAQ

Does maple syrup or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 10% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.

Does maple syrup or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.

Does maple syrup or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than vanilla extract - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.