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Table salt vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Table salt and Vanilla extract?

  • Vanilla extract is richer than Table salt in Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1685% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vanilla extract is lower.

We used Salt, table and Vanilla extract types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +188%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26190%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Other +188%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26190%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Vanilla extract
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 0g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Fats 0g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Carbs 0g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calories 0kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 0g 12.65g Table salt
Calcium 24mg 11mg Table salt
Iron 0.33mg 0.12mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 0mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Potassium 8mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 38758mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.1mg 0.11mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0.03mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.1mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Table salt
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0g 0.01g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Vanilla extract
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Table salt
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 38749mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.