Calories in balsamic vinegar
Regular. 88 kcal (368 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Balsamic vinegar provides 88 kcal (368 kJ) per 100 g, which is unusual for a vinegar. Most vinegars are nearly calorie-free, but balsamic is made from cooked grape must, so it keeps about 15 g of natural sugar per 100 g. That sugar supplies almost all of its energy; there is no fat. In the small amounts used on salads, it adds very little.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 16 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 14 kcal | – |
| Energy | 59 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 2.39 g | – |
| Water | 12.2 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 4.3 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.115 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 1.9 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 17.9 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 3.7 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.013 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.004 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.021 mg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 16 | 14 | 59 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 1 tsp | 5.3 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 |
Things worth knowing
- One tablespoon (16 g) has about 14 kcal / 59 kJ, and a teaspoon (5.3 g) about 5 kcal / 20 kJ.
- Other vinegars are much lower: cider vinegar is 21 kcal per 100 g, red wine vinegar 19 kcal and distilled white vinegar 18 kcal.
- Balsamic glaze or reduction is cooked down and often sweetened, so it is noticeably higher in sugar and calories than the regular vinegar.
- In a vinaigrette, the oil provides most of the energy: a tablespoon of olive oil has many times the calories of a tablespoon of balsamic.
Converting these figures
One 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar is 14 kcal, which is 59 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 272 g of balsamic vinegar to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 02069. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.