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Vanilla extract vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vanilla extract and Honey?

  • Honey has less Manganese than Vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract has 6 times more Magnesium than Honey. Vanilla extract has 12mg of Magnesium, while Honey has 2mg.
  • Vanilla extract contains less Sugar.

We used Vanilla extract and Honey 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
6
:
4
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +184.6%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +187.5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +184.6%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +187.5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
4
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.024
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%
Honey
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% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.024

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
3
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +207.5%
Contains more Other +17225%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +551.4%
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
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +207.5%
Contains more Other +17225%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Carbs +551.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Honey Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.06g 0.3g Honey
Fats 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Carbs 12.65g 82.4g Honey
Calories 288kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 12.65g 82.12g Vanilla extract
Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
Calcium 11mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.12mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 12mg 2mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 6mg 4mg Vanilla extract
Potassium 148mg 52mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 9mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.11mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.072mg 0.036mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg 0.08mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.038mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.121mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.068mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.024mg Vanilla extract
Folate 0µg 2µg Honey
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Vanilla extract

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Vanilla extract Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Honey
Honey is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.