Soy Sauce vs. Vanilla Extract
Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Vanilla Extract
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy sauce
versus
vanilla extract
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and vanilla extract:
- Soy sauce has 30.6 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Soy sauce has 61% less carbohydrates than vanilla extract.
- Soy sauce has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla extract is high in calories and soy sauce has 82% less calories than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 288 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
| Soy Sauce | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 17% |
| Fat | 9% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | 82% |
carbohydrates
Soy sauce has 61% less carbohydrates than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 12.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy sauce has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Soy sauce has 30.6 times less sugar than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 134 times more protein than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla extract and soy sauce are low in saturated fat - vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both soy sauce and vanilla extract contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Soy Sauce | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Niacin | 2.196 MG | 0.425 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.297 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Soy sauce has 200% more calcium than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 11 times more iron than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 194% more potassium than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy sauce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.003 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 Soy Sauce or Vanilla Extract .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla extract or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla extract is high in calories and soy sauce has 80% less calories than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 288 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is vanilla extract or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 134 times more protein than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does vanilla extract or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy sauce has 60% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla extract or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.