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Vanilla extract vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vanilla extract and almond butter

  • Vanilla extract has less vitamin E, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, fiber, calcium, and zinc.
  • Almond butter covers your daily vitamin E needs 161% more than vanilla extract.

Food varieties used in this article are Vanilla extract and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3054.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +405.4%
Contains more IronIron +2808.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1197.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2890.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +826.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +888.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +642.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +808.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3106.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1025%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +92400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340225%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 24.21mg 161%
Copper 0.072mg 0.934mg 96%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 13.613g 91%
Fats 0.06g 55.5g 85%
Manganese 0.23mg 2.131mg 83%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 32.445g 81%
Phosphorus 6mg 508mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.939mg 65%
Magnesium 12mg 279mg 64%
Protein 0.06g 20.96g 42%
Iron 0.12mg 3.49mg 42%
Fiber 0g 10.3g 41%
Calcium 11mg 347mg 34%
Zinc 0.11mg 3.29mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.01g 4.152g 19%
Potassium 148mg 748mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 3.155mg 17%
Calories 288kcal 614kcal 16%
Folate 0µg 53µg 13%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.103mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.318mg 6%
Selenium 0µg 2.4µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.041mg 3%
Carbs 12.65g 18.82g 2%
Net carbs 12.65g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 12.65g 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Sodium 9mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Almond butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Vanilla extract
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.142g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond butter
Almond butter is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.