Vanilla Extract vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 12.9 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Vanilla extract has 55% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 123% more calories than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | 83% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Vanilla extract has 55% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 12.9 times less sugar than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 237 times more protein than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and vanilla extract has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both vanilla extract and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Extract | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 818% more calcium than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 144 times more iron than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 461% more potassium than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Extract | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Extract | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 1.988 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 Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 120% more calories than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or vanilla extract contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 144 times more iron than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than vanilla extract - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.