Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Vanilla extract's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 10/100
How many beneficial nutrients Vanilla extract delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Vanilla extract come from — the split across carbs, fat, protein & alcohol.
17% from carbs
-
Carbs 17%12.7 g per serving
-
Fat 0%0.1 g per serving
-
Protein 0%0.1 g per serving
-
Alcohol 82%34.4 g per serving
What Vanilla extract is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 8.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 6.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 148.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 34.4 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.3 g | — |
About Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is the warm, sweet, floral flavoring made by steeping cured vanilla beans in alcohol — the indispensable backbone of baking, behind the rounded sweetness of cakes, custards, ice cream and countless desserts. Real vanilla is one of the most labor-intensive and costly flavorings there is.
Used by the teaspoon it contributes very little in the way of calories or nutrients; the figures per 100 grams look noticeable mainly because of its alcohol and sugar content, but you never use anywhere near that much. Its whole purpose is aroma and flavor.
A splash of real vanilla extract adds a depth and warmth that imitation 'vanilla flavor' (synthetic vanillin) only approximates — a small luxury that lifts almost any sweet bake.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vanilla extract?
There are 288 calories in 100 g of Vanilla extract, or about 599 calories in 1 cup (208 g).
How much protein is in Vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract contains 0.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract has 12.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Vanilla extract a good source of?
Vanilla extract is a good source of Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Related herbs and spices
Quinoa, uncooked
Purslane, raw
Seeds, flaxseed
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
Teff, cooked
Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product
Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)
Seeds, chia seeds, dried
Compare Vanilla extract with…
- Vanilla extract vs Quinoa, uncooked
- Vanilla extract vs Purslane, raw
- Vanilla extract vs Seeds, flaxseed
- Vanilla extract vs Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
- Vanilla extract vs Teff, cooked
- Vanilla extract vs Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product