Calories in Vinegar
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Vinegar contains 21 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 3 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in mustard and other condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 64 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.93 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 73 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0.008 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium C | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 100%
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 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 1 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 0.65 g)
- Sugars0.4 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 3.2 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 0.39 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 0.076 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 444 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 93.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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, balsamic | 88 | 0.49 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, cider | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt, table | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Buffalo sauce | 11 | 1.2 g | 0.75 g | 0.71 g |
| Hot pepper sauce | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 21 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 3 kcal. 1 packet (9 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in vinegar?
Vinegar contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mustard and other condiments, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in vinegar?
Vinegar has 0.93 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.4 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 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709351. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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