Vanilla Extract vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 6.4 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than vanilla extract.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Vanilla extract has more riboflavin, however, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla extract is high in calories and ginger root has 72% less calories than vanilla extract - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 83% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ginger root has 6.4 times less sugar than vanilla extract - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root has 29 times more protein than vanilla extract - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and vanilla extract are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than vanilla extract - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla extract has more riboflavin, however, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla extract and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Vanilla Extract | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of calcium - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root has 400% more iron than vanilla extract - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than vanilla extract - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Extract | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Extract | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.12 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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 | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| 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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 ginger root or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla extract is high in calories and ginger root has 70% less calories than vanilla extract - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does ginger root or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than vanilla extract - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.