1 teaspoon (medium) of Pure vanilla (2 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 288 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.3 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Pure vanilla Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

288

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

12.7g

· 5% DV

Protein

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 98% · Protein 1% · Fat 1%

Pure vanilla Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.4mg · 3% DV

0.02mg · 2% DV

0.03mg · 2% DV

Folate

6µg · 2% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

148mg · 4% DV

Magnesium

12mg · 3% DV

Calcium

11mg · 1% DV

Phosphorus

6mg · 1% DV

How Nutritious Is Pure vanilla?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

11/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Pure vanilla Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Pure vanilla

To burn the 288 calories in 100 g:

🚶

71min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

29min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

39min

Cycling

🏊

34min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Pure vanilla Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Pure vanilla Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Pure vanilla Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Pure vanilla Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.01g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.01g

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🌿

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pure vanilla

How many calories are in pure vanilla?

Pure vanilla contains 288 calories per 100 g. It is typically used in very small amounts in recipes.

Is pure vanilla low glycemic?

Pure vanilla has a glycemic index of 15, which is considered low. It provides 12.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026