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Vanilla extract vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vanilla extract and Sugar substitute different?

  • Vanilla extract is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 87% higher.
  • Vanilla extract contains 10 times more Manganese than Sugar substitute. While Vanilla extract contains 0.23mg of Manganese, Sugar substitute contains only 0.022mg.
  • Sugar substitute has less Sugar.

Vanilla extract and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties used 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.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
7
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +928.6%
Contains more Manganese +945.5%
Contains more Calcium +7890.9%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +928.6%
Contains more Manganese +945.5%
Contains more Calcium +7890.9%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%

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
10
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.6%
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%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
3
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +475.3%
Contains more Other +759.8%
Contains more Protein +3333.3%
Contains more Carbs +570.1%
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
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +475.3%
Contains more Other +759.8%
Contains more Protein +3333.3%
Contains more Carbs +570.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 0.06g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Carbs 12.65g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 288kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 12.65g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 11mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.12mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 6mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 148mg 39mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 9mg 572mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.04mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0.072mg 0.007mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg 0.022mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.015mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.015mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.