Calories in Vanilla extract
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Vanilla extract contains 288 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (13 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from alcohol, with 17% from carbohydrates and 0.2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices and herbs on FoodFactly (285 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 10% 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 | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.06 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.01 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 12.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.06 g | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.095 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.035 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.12 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium ? | 148 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium Z | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 17%
- Fat 0.2%
- Alcohol 82%
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
- Protein0.06 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)
- Sugars12.7 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0.06 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.01 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium9 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
- Water52.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.004 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 52.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 34.4 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.26 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,205 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, alcohol | 237 | 0.05 g | 2.4 g | 0 g |
| Vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol | 56 | 0.03 g | 14.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar, balsamic | 88 | 0.49 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| Worcestershire sauce | 77 | 0 g | 19.2 g | 0 g |
| Hot Thai sauce | 74 | 1 g | 16.6 g | 0.66 g |
| Horseradish, prepared | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Horseradish | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 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 |
| Lemon juice, 100%, NS as to form | 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 288 kcal. 1 tbsp (13 g): about 37 kcal. 1 tsp (4.2 g): about 12 kcal. 1 cup (208 g): about 599 kcal.
How much protein is in vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract contains 0.06 g of protein per 100 g (0.1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.008 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 12.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 12.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract contains 0.06 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.01 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does vanilla extract contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in vanilla extract?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% 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 173471. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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