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Pure, natural vanilla flavor, antioxidant source
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Pure vanilla powder (3 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 288 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 2.5 g
7
KCAL / 2.5G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 93% · Protein 7% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.23 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 2.5 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 7.5 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 10 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 10 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 25 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 50 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 288 calories per 100 g.
Pure vanilla powder is commonly made by drying and grinding vanilla beans into a fine powder. Products can differ in how they are made, so check the ingredient list if you want a powder made only from ground beans.
Add pure vanilla powder directly to batters, oatmeal, frosting, yogurt, or drinks. It blends into dry ingredients easily and gives recipes vanilla flavor without adding liquid, unlike vanilla extract.
Yes, pure vanilla powder can replace vanilla extract in many recipes. Because brands and forms vary in strength, start with a small amount and adjust to taste; unlike extract, the powder does not add liquid.
No, pure vanilla powder is vanilla in powdered form, while vanilla sugar contains sugar flavored with vanilla. Using vanilla sugar instead can make a recipe sweeter, so account for that in the recipe.
Ground-bean pure vanilla powder is made from real vanilla beans and may include the beans’ small dark seeds. Some powders are produced differently, so the ingredient list is the best way to confirm what is in a particular product.
Pure vanilla powder does not dissolve as completely as vanilla extract; tiny particles may remain suspended or settle. Stir it thoroughly into the liquid, or mix it with a little sugar or another dry ingredient first.
Store pure vanilla powder in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark cupboard. Keep it away from steam, heat, and strong-smelling spices, which can dull its aroma or cause the powder to absorb moisture.
Yes, pure vanilla powder works in coffee, including lattes and iced coffee. Stir a small amount into the drink or its milk; adding it gradually helps prevent clumps and keeps the vanilla flavor from overwhelming the coffee.
Pure vanilla powder made from ground vanilla beans contains no alcohol. Powders made from dried vanilla extract may have different ingredients, so check the product details if avoiding alcohol is important to you.
Yes, pure vanilla powder is suitable for baking and can be mixed into dry ingredients or batter. Prolonged high heat can soften its aroma, so use it in the recipe as directed rather than baking longer than necessary.
Vitamins
B3
0.02mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Folate
0.15µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
4.2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
13mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1.5mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.06mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.23mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (2.5 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Pure vanilla powder is made by grinding cured vanilla pods, the fruit of an orchid native to Mexico and now grown in tropical regions. Unlike vanilla-flavoured sugar, it is made from the pod itself. Its aroma is warm and floral, with a rounded, gently sweet flavour that adds fragrance without making a dish noticeably sweeter.
It blends easily into cakes, biscuits, custards and oatmeal, and can also be stirred into coffee, yoghurt or smoothies. In places where vanilla is a familiar baking flavour, it is often used in desserts; elsewhere, a pinch can bring a fragrant note to everyday drinks and breakfasts. The powder contains fibre, though it is normally used in small amounts. Pair it with cocoa, cinnamon or dairy, and start with a little since its aroma is concentrated.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.