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Vanilla extract vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vanilla extract and Pasta

  • Vanilla extract contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12 than Pasta.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pasta is 17% higher.
  • Pasta has 6 times less Potassium than Vanilla extract. Vanilla extract has 148mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Vanilla extract and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
4
:
6
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +950%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +409.1%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.224
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +950%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +409.1%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.224

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
3
:
8
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
4
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Other +11077.4%
Contains more Protein +8483.3%
Contains more Fats +1650%
Contains more Carbs +97.1%
Contains more Water +30.4%
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
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Other +11077.4%
Contains more Protein +8483.3%
Contains more Fats +1650%
Contains more Carbs +97.1%
Contains more Water +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
1
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10625%
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10625%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 0.06g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.06g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 12.65g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 288kcal 131kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 12.65g Pasta
Calcium 11mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.12mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 6mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 148mg 24mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 9mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.11mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.072mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.23mg 0.224mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 0µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.15g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.429g Pasta

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Vanilla extract Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.