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How many calories in
vinegar?

Vinegar is 18 calories per 100g. A tablespoon is around 3 calories. Low-cal enough to use freely.

18
kcal · 100g
0g
Protein
0.6g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical vinegar serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
15 kcal
0.0g
4 oz (113g)
20 kcal
0.0g
1 cup (~150g)
27 kcal
0.0g
In your day

What 18 calories means.

Very low calorie — at 18 kcal per 100g, vinegar adds volume to a meal without meaningfully denting a calorie deficit.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
1%
per 100g · 0g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking3 min
🏃 Running2 min
🚴 Cycling2 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Vinegar vs. similar foods.

How vinegar stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Vinegar
18 kcal / 100g
0g
22 kcal / 100g
0g
23 kcal / 100g
10.4g
12 kcal / 100g
4.2g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in vinegar?

Vinegar has approximately 18 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 15 calories.

How much protein is in vinegar?

0g of protein per 100g. That puts vinegar at roughly 0.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other condiments sources.

How do I log vinegar accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is vinegar good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Vinegar is naturally low-calorie at 18 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.