Vanilla Extract vs. Caramel
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Caramel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
caramel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and caramel:
- Both caramel and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Caramel is a great source of calcium.
- Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, caramel contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both caramel and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 33% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 98% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 82% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Caramel is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 78% less carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and vanilla extract has 78% less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Caramel and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla extract and caramel are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caramel and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than vanilla extract - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Caramel and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla extract has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, caramel contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Extract | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | ~ |
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has 345% more calcium than vanilla extract - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla extract has more iron than caramel - vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Vanilla extract has 124% more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Vanilla Extract or Caramel .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does caramel or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both caramel and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 30% more calories than caramel - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does caramel or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, caramel is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.