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Vanilla extract vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vanilla extract and Ginger?

  • Vanilla extract has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin C than Ginger.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
  • Vanilla extract has 7 times more Sugar than Ginger. Vanilla extract has 12.65g of Sugar, while Ginger has 1.7g.

We used Vanilla extract and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
2
:
8
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Copper +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.229
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Copper +213.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.229

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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
8
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vanilla extract
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Other +4400%
Contains more Protein +2933.3%
Contains more Fats +1150%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +50%
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Other +4400%
Contains more Protein +2933.3%
Contains more Fats +1150%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3750%
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3750%

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 Ginger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 0.06g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.06g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 12.65g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 288kcal 80kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 12.65g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 11mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 0.12mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 12mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 6mg 34mg Ginger
Potassium 148mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 9mg 13mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.072mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.23mg 0.229mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.034mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 0µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.203g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.154g Ginger

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Ginger
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
3%
Vanilla extract
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.