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How Many Calories in Vanilla Extract?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 82 kcal | 0.0g |
| 100g | 288 kcal | 0.1g |
| 1 tsp | 12 kcal | 0.0g |
A vanilla extract contains 288 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tsp (4g) provides about 12 calories. Vanilla Extract is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Vanilla Extract Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (4g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | 12 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7g | 0.5g |
| of which Sugars | 12.7g | 0.5g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 9.0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 148.0mg | 6mg |
| Calcium | 11.0mg | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- Calories: 14% DV
- Protein: 0% DV
- Carbohydrates: 5% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking vanilla extract
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Have a cat or dog? Check whether vanilla extract is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. Use a meal prep container set to portion out vanilla extract for the week. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.
Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in vanilla extract per 100g?
Vanilla Extract contains 288 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is vanilla extract high in calories?
A 1 tsp of vanilla extract (4g) has around 12 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is vanilla extract good for weight loss?
Vanilla Extract is fairly calorie-dense at 288 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tsp provides about 12 calories.
How much protein is in vanilla extract?
Vanilla Extract contains 0.1g of protein per 100g.
Is vanilla extract a good source of fibre?
Vanilla Extract is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does vanilla extract compare to seaweed, spirulina, dried?
Vanilla Extract has 288 calories per 100g, close to seaweed, spirulina, dried at 290 — 2 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of vanilla extract for 20g of protein?
With 0.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 20000g of vanilla extract to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to vanilla extract by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Extract (this page) | 288 kcal | 0.1g | 12.7g | 0.1g |
| Seaweed, Spirulina, Dried | 290 kcal | 57.5g | 23.9g | 7.7g |
| Vegetarian Fillets | 290 kcal | 23.0g | 9.0g | 18.0g |
| Spearmint, Dried | 285 kcal | 19.9g | 52.0g | 6.0g |
| Spices, Parsley, Dried | 292 kcal | 26.6g | 50.6g | 5.5g |
| Fungi, Cloud Ears, Dried | 284 kcal | 9.2g | 73.0g | 0.7g |
| Spices, Chili Powder | 282 kcal | 13.5g | 49.7g | 14.3g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.