Vanilla Extract vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Extract and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla extract
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla extract and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Maple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, vanilla extract contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 11% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Vanilla Extract | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 83% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 81% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and vanilla extract has 79% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maple syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, vanilla extract contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both vanilla extract and maple syrup contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Vanilla Extract | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.011 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.095 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026 MG | 0.002 MG |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 827% more calcium than vanilla extract - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than vanilla extract - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla extract and maple syrup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Extract | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.017 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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and vanilla extract are high in calories. Vanilla extract has 10% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does maple syrup or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 80% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than vanilla extract - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.