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Vanilla extract calories and nutrition
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (4.2 g) has 12 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0.5 g of carbs and 0 g of fat. That is 288 calories per 100 g.
Vanilla extract. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Vanilla extract”. Essence and flavoring can describe different products. The main table is USDA vanilla extract; imitation versions have separate records. Extract contains alcohol and is a baking ingredient. These are ingredient values before cooking; no alcohol-retention estimate is implied.
Serving size
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract · 4.2 g
12 calories
- Protein
- 0 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Carbs
- 0.5 g17% of calories · 0% DV
- Fat
- 0 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Alcohol
- 1.4 g82% of calories
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0.4 mg
Calories in vanilla extract by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract4.2 g | 12 | 0 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract13 g | 37 | 0 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| 100 g100 g | 288 | 0.1 g | 12.7 g | 0.1 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Vanilla extract nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 288 calories: 0% from protein, 17% from carbs and 0% from fat, with 82% from alcohol.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 teaspoon of vanilla extract · 4.2 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 | 12 | – |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 12.7 g | 0.5 g | – |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 0.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 6.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Alcohol | 34.4 g | 1.4 g | – |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 teaspoon of vanilla extract), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat, plus 7 per gram of alcohol.
Calories by type
Types are compared at the same weight (4.2 g). Their household serving sizes may differ.
| Type | Per 4.2 g | Per 100 g | Proteinper 4.2 g | Fatper 4.2 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla extract | 12 | 288 | 0 g | 0 g |
| Imitation extract, with alcohol | 10 | 237 | 0 g | 0 g |
| Imitation extract, no alcohol | 2 | 56 | 0 g | 0 g |
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (12 calories) takes about 4 minutes of walking, roughly 400 steps.
Compare calories by serving
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract has 12 calories, 4 fewer calories than a teaspoon of sugar (16 calories).
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Vanilla extract questions
How does vanilla flavoring nutrition vary?
At the same 4.2 g weight, vanilla extract has 12 calories, imitation extract with alcohol has 10 calories, and imitation extract without alcohol has 2 calories. This compares equal weights, not an interchangeable recipe amount.
Does vanilla essence nutrition include alcohol?
The main vanilla extract record reports 34.4 g alcohol per 100 g. It also reports 12.65 g carbohydrate per 100 g; this is not an unsweetened-product claim. Check your bottle because essence formulations vary.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Vanilla extract (FDC ID 173471, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Vanilla extract, imitation, alcohol (FDC ID 172235, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol (FDC ID 172236, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- USDA official bulk data, records verified October 29, 2026.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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