Yes, vapes contain a very small number of calories, but the amount is too low to affect your diet or weight. The calories come from the two main ingredients in e-liquid:
- Propylene Glycol (PG): ~4 calories per ml
- Vegetable Glycerin (VG): ~5 calories per ml
A 10ml bottle of vape juice with a 50/50 PG–VG mix contains about 45 calories total (around 4.5 calories per ml). Since each puff uses only a tiny fraction of liquid, the calories per puff are negligible.
💨 Vape Juice Nutrition Facts
Per 1 ml (50/50 PG-VG)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~4.5 kcal | — |
| Carbohydrates | ~1 g | <1% |
| Protein | 0 g | — |
| Fat | 0 g | — |
| Sugar | Trace | — |
Do Vape Calories Affect Weight?
- Negligible Intake: Even frequent vaping contributes less than 1 calorie per puff.
- Not Digested Like Food: Vaporized PG and VG are absorbed differently from food, so not all calories are even utilized.
- Perspective: A 10ml vape (~45 calories) is the same as half an apple or a few sips of soda.
In other words, vaping calories won’t make you gain weight.
Factors That Influence Vape Calories
- PG/VG Ratio: Higher VG juices contain slightly more calories.
- Flavorings: Most flavors are calorie-free, though sweetened liquids may add trace calories.
- Nicotine: Nicotine itself does not add calories.
- Device Use: Bigger clouds may burn slightly more liquid per puff, but still insignificant in calorie terms.
Comparing Calories: Vapes vs Everyday Items
| Item | Calories |
| 10ml Vape Juice (50/50) | ~45 kcal |
| 1 Cigarette | 0 kcal (no usable calories) |
| 1 Apple (medium) | ~95 kcal |
| 1 Slice of Bread | ~80 kcal |
As seen above, even an entire vape pen has fewer calories than a single slice of bread.
FAQs About Vape Calories
1. How many calories are in a vape puff?
Around 0.1–0.2 calories per puff.
2. How many calories in a disposable vape?
Most disposables (10ml) have about 40–50 calories total.
3. How many calories in an Elf Bar or Geek Bar?
Since they’re similar in size (~10ml), they contain roughly 45 calories each.
4. Does a vape have sugar?
No, e-liquids use PG and VG as bases, which are not table sugar, though VG is slightly sweet.
5. How many calories in a cigarette?
Cigarettes do not provide calories, but they carry serious health risks unrelated to nutrition.
6. How many calories in a vape hit?
About 0.1 calories per hit, depending on liquid composition.
7. Does vaping have calories (as asked on Reddit)?
Yes, but they are so low they have no meaningful impact on diet or weight.
8. How many calories in a vape with no nicotine?
Same as standard – calories come from PG and VG, not nicotine.
Final Word
Do vapes have calories? Yes, but only in trace amounts. A full disposable vape has fewer calories than a small piece of fruit. For weight management or dieting, vaping calories are not something to worry about.
Important to note: While calories are minimal, the health concerns of vaping – including nicotine addiction and lung effects – are far more important to consider than its calorie content.
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