Vanilla extract vs Thyme, fresh
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Vanilla extract has more — 288 calories per 100 g against 101 for thyme, fresh, a difference of 187 kcal (185% more). On protein it is Vanilla extract 0.1 g versus thyme, fresh 5.6 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Vanilla extract | Thyme, fresh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | 101 kcal | 187 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 5.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 1.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 24.5 g | 11.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 14.0 g | 14.0 g |
| Sugars | 12.7 g | — g | — |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | 9.0 mg | equal |
| Potassium | 148.0 mg | 609.0 mg | 461.0 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 405.0 mg | 394.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 17.5 mg | 17.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 160.1 mg | 160.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 238.0 µg | 238.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 52.6 g | 65.1 g | 12.5 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.