Walnut vs. Vanilla Extract
Nutrition comparison of Walnut and Vanilla Extract
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
walnut
versus
vanilla extract
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in walnut and vanilla extract:
- Both walnut and vanilla extract are high in calories.
- Walnut has 3.8 times less sugar than vanilla extract.
- Walnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Walnut is a great source of iron.
- Walnut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both walnut and vanilla extract are high in calories. Walnut has 127% more calories than vanilla extract - walnut has 654 calories per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
| Walnut | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 17% |
| Fat | 84% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | 82% |
carbohydrates
Walnut and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of carbs - walnut has 13.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Walnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Walnut has 3.8 times less sugar than vanilla extract - walnut has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Walnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 252 times more protein than vanilla extract - walnut has 15.2g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Walnut is high in saturated fat and vanilla extract has 100% less saturated fat than walnut - walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Walnut has more Vitamin C than vanilla extract - walnut has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Walnut and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - walnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Walnut has more Vitamin E than vanilla extract - walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Walnut and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Walnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both walnut and vanilla extract contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Walnut | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.341 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.425 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Walnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 791% more calcium than vanilla extract - walnut has 98mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Walnut is a great source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than vanilla extract - walnut has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Walnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 198% more potassium than vanilla extract - walnut has 441mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, walnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 9.08 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 9.08 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, walnut has more linoleic acid than vanilla extract per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.063 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 38.093 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 38.156 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 Walnut or Vanilla Extract .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does walnut or vanilla extract contain more calories in 100 grams?Both walnut and vanilla extract are high in calories. Walnut has 130% more calories than vanilla extract - walnut has 654 calories in 100g and vanilla extract has 288 calories.
Does walnut or vanilla extract contain more calcium?
Walnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than vanilla extract - walnut has 98mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium.
Does walnut or vanilla extract contain more potassium?
Walnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than vanilla extract - walnut has 441mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium.