Calories in Vanilla extract, imitation, alcohol
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Vanilla extract, imitation, alcohol contains 237 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (13 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from alcohol, with 4% from carbohydrates and 0.1% from protein (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.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 237 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.05 g | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.071 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.026 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron ? | 0.13 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium ? | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 22 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 98 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper ? | 0.023 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.48 mg | 21% |
% 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 0.1%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Alcohol 96%
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
- Protein0.05 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.021 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 64.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 32.9 g |
| Ash ? | 0.22 g |
| Energy ? | 992 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
Other forms of Vanilla extract
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol | 56 | 0.03 g | 14.4 g | 0 g |
| Vanilla extract | 288 | 0.06 g | 12.7 g | 0.06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar, cider | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, red wine | 19 | 0.04 g | 0.27 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, distilled | 18 | 0 g | 0.04 g | 0 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, NS as to form | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 25 | 0.42 g | 8.4 g | 0.07 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, NS as to form | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in vanilla extract?
100 g of vanilla extract has 237 kcal. 1 tbsp (13 g): about 31 kcal. 1 tsp (4.2 g): about 10 kcal.
How much protein is in vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract contains 0.05 g of protein per 100 g (0.1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.007 g in 1 tbsp (13 g). About 0.1% 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 vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does vanilla extract contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in vanilla extract?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% 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 172235. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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