Nutmeg vs. Vanilla Extract
Nutrition comparison of Nutmeg and Vanilla Extract
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutmeg
versus
vanilla extract
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutmeg and vanilla extract:
- Both nutmeg and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Nutmeg has 3.2 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla extract contains more pantothenic acid.
- Nutmeg has signficantly more protein than vanilla extract.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both nutmeg and vanilla extract are high in calories. Nutmeg has 82% more calories than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Nutmeg | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 17% |
| Fat | 60% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | 83% |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 74% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nutmeg has 3.2 times less sugar than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nutmeg has signficantly more protein than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and vanilla extract has 100% less saturated fat than nutmeg - nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nutmeg and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla extract contains more pantothenic acid. Both nutmeg and vanilla extract contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Nutmeg | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.346 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Niacin | 1.299 MG | 0.425 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Folate | 76 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nutmeg has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Nutmeg | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.35 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.35 G | 0.003 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: Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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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% | protein | 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nutmeg or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both nutmeg and vanilla extract are high in calories. Nutmeg has 80% more calories than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does nutmeg or vanilla extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 70% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
Does nutmeg or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
Does nutmeg or vanilla extract contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
Does nutmeg or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than vanilla extract - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.