Vinegar
Fermented acid — cider, wine or rice — that brightens food without salt or calories.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of vinegar for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 tbsp (15 g) — 3 kcal per 15 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 20 kcal | 3 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of vinegar, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1.1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 0.75 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 8 mg | 1.2 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 11 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0.75 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 0.006 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.015 µg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.008 mg | 0.001 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 0.038 mg | 11% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Vinegar, cider
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat vinegar?
- Adds sharpness with essentially no calories or sodium.
- May slightly blunt the glucose rise from a meal.
How to include it
- Whisk into dressings with olive oil.
- Splash into soups and braises to lift flavour.
Things to consider
- Neat vinegar erodes tooth enamel.
- Can irritate reflux.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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