Calories in Vinegar, balsamic
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Vinegar, balsamic contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (16 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat I | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat I | 0 g | |
| Sodium C | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars C | 15 g | |
| Protein C | 0.49 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.08 mg | 0.7% |
| Copper M | 0.026 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.13 mg | 6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 97%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.49 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Sugars15 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium23 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.56 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 7.6 g |
| Fructose M | 7.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water C | 76.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.37 g |
| Energy C | 369 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
Other forms of Vinegar
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar, distilled | 18 | 0 g | 0.04 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, red wine | 19 | 0.04 g | 0.27 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, cider | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Thai sauce | 74 | 1 g | 16.6 g | 0.66 g |
| Vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol | 56 | 0.03 g | 14.4 g | 0 g |
| Worcestershire sauce | 77 | 0 g | 19.2 g | 0 g |
| Horseradish, prepared | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Horseradish | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Vanilla extract | 288 | 0.06 g | 12.7 g | 0.06 g |
| Sweet and sour sauce | 154 | 0.27 g | 38.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Pimiento | 28 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.37 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in vinegar?
100 g of vinegar has 88 kcal. 1 tbsp (16 g): about 14 kcal. 1 tsp (5.3 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cup (255 g): about 224 kcal.
How much protein is in vinegar?
Vinegar contains 0.49 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.078 g in 1 tbsp (16 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in vinegar?
Vinegar has 17 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15 g of sugars.
How much fat is in vinegar?
Vinegar contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in vinegar?
100 g contains 23 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172241. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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