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Balsamic vinegar calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of balsamic vinegar contains 88 calories, with 0.5 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat. It provides 15 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3% Carbs 97% Fat 0%
How balsamic vinegar compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsamic vinegar | 88 kcal | 0.5 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| Imitation vanilla extract, alcohol-free | 56 kcal | 0 g | 14.4 g | 0 g |
| Fresh peppermint | 70 kcal | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Prepared horseradish | 48 kcal | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Thyme, fresh | 101 kcal | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
Nutrition facts for balsamic vinegar
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in balsamic vinegar
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.08 mg | 1% |
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Calories in common balsamic vinegar servings
How many calories in a portion of balsamic vinegar — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (5 g) | 4.4 kcal | 0 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp (16 g) | 14.1 kcal | 0.1 g | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 88 kcal | 1 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (255 g) | 224 kcal | 1 g | 43 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in balsamic vinegar?
Balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in balsamic vinegar?
Balsamic vinegar contains 0.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in balsamic vinegar?
Balsamic vinegar contains 15 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is balsamic vinegar low in calories?
Compared with other spices & herbs it is: 88 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 290.5 kcal.
Are these balsamic vinegar calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172241 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
