Vanilla Extract vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Cocoa powder has 6.2 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 26% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 54% |
| Fat | ~ | 27% |
| Alcohol | 83% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 78% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cocoa powder has 6.2 times less sugar than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 325 times more protein than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and vanilla extract has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Vanilla Extract | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 114 times more iron than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 930% more potassium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Extract | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.44 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 30% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 114 times more iron than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 930% more potassium than vanilla extract - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.