QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in vanilla extract?
The selected generic vanilla-extract record provides 288 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the matching edible amount and keep other states separate.
288 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Vanilla extract nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 288 kcal
- Protein
- 0.06 g
- Carbohydrate
- 12.6 g
- Fat
- 0.06 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Potassium
- 148 mg
- Magnesium
- 12 mg
- Manganese
- 0.23 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 173471. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
0.06 g per 100 g. From Vanilla extract.
Carbohydrate
12.6 g per 100 g. From Vanilla extract.
Fat
0.06 g per 100 g. From Vanilla extract.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where vanilla extract fits in a varied eating pattern.
Potassium
148 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Magnesium
12 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Manganese
0.23 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Copper
0.072 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Vanilla extract
Selected generic reference.
Vanilla bean
Use the bean amount or recipe.
Vanilla paste
Use the exact product label.
Imitation vanilla or syrup
Use the labelled product.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How vanilla extract can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 288 kcal per 100 g, the 4.2 g example is 12.1 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 0.06 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure the extract added to a recipe and use the bottle label for a specific formulation.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Store vanilla extract according to bottle directions.
After opening or cutting
Keep the cap and pouring surface clean after opening.
Prepare
Measure with a clean, dry utensil and keep it away from unintended access.
Safety boundary
Alcohol content and formulation vary; use the bottle label, and do not treat this nutrient record as handling guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log vanilla extract more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Vanilla extract.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Vanilla extract calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of vanilla extract?
288 kcal in the selected Vanilla extract record.
How much fibre is in vanilla extract?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which vanilla extract state does this page use?
Vanilla extract. State and preparation are part of the answer.
Is vanilla bean or vanilla paste included?
No. The selected record is generic vanilla extract; beans, pastes and imitation products are different.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 288 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Vanilla extract, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 173471 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.