Calories in 1 Tbsp of Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp of vanilla extract (13 g) has 37 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
Most of these calories come from alcohol. The rest come from 1.6 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of protein and 0 g of fat. For comparison, 2 tbsp of vanilla extract has 75 calories. Burning 37 calories takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Vanilla Extract: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of vanilla extract?
1 tbsp of vanilla extract weighs about 13 g and has 37 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of vanilla extract?
1 tbsp of vanilla extract has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of vanilla extract?
1 tbsp of vanilla extract has 1.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much vanilla extract is 100 calories?
100 calories of vanilla extract is 35 g, about 2 1/2 tbsp of vanilla extract.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 173471. Original description: Vanilla extract. Portion weights are USDA household measures.