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Vanilla extract vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vanilla extract and Table salt?

  • Vanilla extract is richer than Table salt in Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1685% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Table salt is lower.

We used Vanilla extract and Salt, table types 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
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1

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
5
:
0
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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%
Table salt
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
4
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26190%
Contains more Other +188%
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
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26190%
Contains more Other +188%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Table salt Opinion
Net carbs 12.65g 0g Vanilla extract
Protein 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Fats 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Carbs 12.65g 0g Vanilla extract
Calories 288kcal 0kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 12.65g 0g Table salt
Calcium 11mg 24mg Table salt
Iron 0.12mg 0.33mg Table salt
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 6mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Potassium 148mg 8mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 9mg 38758mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.1mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0.072mg 0.03mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg 0.1mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Table salt
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Table salt
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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 38749mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.