Vanilla Extract vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and fennel:
- Fennel has 69% less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than vanilla extract.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Vanilla extract has more riboflavin, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla extract is high in calories and fennel has 89% less calories than vanilla extract - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 82% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | 82% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fennel has 69% less sugar than vanilla extract - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fennel and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and vanilla extract are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than vanilla extract - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fennel has more Vitamin A than vanilla extract - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel has more Vitamin E than vanilla extract - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fennel has more Vitamin K than vanilla extract - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla extract has more riboflavin, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both vanilla extract and fennel contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Extract | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 345% more calcium than vanilla extract - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel has 508% more iron than vanilla extract - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than vanilla extract - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Extract | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.169 G |
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 Fennel .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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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 fennel or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla extract is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than vanilla extract - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does fennel or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than vanilla extract - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.