Nutrition facts · Sauces and condiments
Calories in Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 g, and a 1 tbsp serving (16 g) has 14 calories. Almost all of those calories come from carbohydrates, mostly natural sugars, with 17 g of carbs and 15 g of sugar per 100 g and no fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Fat 0% · Protein 3%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 88 kcal | 0.5 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp | 16 g | 14 kcal | 0.1 g | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.3 g | 5 kcal | 0 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 88 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| of which sugars | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 23 mg |
What changes the calories
- Balsamic glaze or reduction is cooked down to remove water, so it is more concentrated and has more calories per spoonful than regular balsamic vinegar.
- Some commercial balsamic products have added sugar or thickeners, which can raise the calories compared with plain vinegar.
- Balsamic vinaigrettes are mixed with oil, so most of the calories in a dressing usually come from the oil rather than the vinegar.
- Pouring straight from the bottle often adds more than a tablespoon, so the real portion can be larger than it looks.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Measure with a spoon or weigh it on a kitchen scale instead of guessing, especially if you drizzle it freely.
- If you use a balsamic glaze or a vinaigrette, log that product or log the oil separately, since plain vinegar will undercount the calories.
- In BerryFit, log balsamic vinegar by tablespoon or teaspoon so small amounts on salads still show up in your daily totals.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar?
One tablespoon (16 g) of balsamic vinegar has 14 calories. A teaspoon (5.3 g) has 5 calories.
Does balsamic vinegar have sugar?
Yes. Balsamic vinegar has 15 g of sugar per 100 g, which works out to most of its 17 g of carbohydrates.
Is balsamic vinegar fat-free?
Yes, balsamic vinegar has 0 g of fat per 100 g. Dressings made with it often contain oil, though, which adds fat and calories.
Does balsamic glaze have more calories than balsamic vinegar?
Generally yes. Glaze is reduced and sometimes sweetened, so it packs more calories into each spoonful than regular balsamic vinegar; check the product label for exact numbers.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Vinegar, balsamic, FDC ID 172241); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
