Calories in
vinegar, red wine
19 kcal per 100 g Vinegar, red wine contains 19 calories per 100 grams, or about 3 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 0.3 g carbohydrate and 0.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 87% carbohydrate, 13% protein, 0% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.9 g | 3 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 cup | 239.0 g | 45 | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.0 g | 1 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 19 kcal | 3 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 39.0 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Water | 94.5 g | 14.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172240). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How vinegar, red wine compares
Among the 15 spices and herbs items on this site, vinegar, red wine ranks 15 of 15 by calorie density, against a category average of 167 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 89% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (3 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 1 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in vinegar, red wine?
Vinegar, red wine contains 19 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 3 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 0.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of vinegar, red wine?
By calories, vinegar, red wine is roughly 87% carbohydrate, 13% protein and 0% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 1 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the vinegar, red wine I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within spices and herbs.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Vinegar, red wine". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.