Does Vaping Have Calories?

Does Vaping Have Calories?

You’ve probably tracked calories in your meals, drinks, and snacks. But have you ever wondered if your vape is adding anything extra to your daily intake?

It might sound odd at first, but this is actually a question a lot of people ask. Let’s take a closer look at the facts.

 

What’s Actually in Vape Juice?

Vape juice, also known as e liquid, usually contains a few simple ingredients:

  • Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
  • Propylene Glycol (PG)
  • Flavorings
  • Nicotine (optional)

Both VG and PG are organic compounds. And yes, they technically contain calories. But this isn’t something you need to stress about.

 

So, Does Vaping Contain Calories?

Technically, yes. VG and PG are both types of sugar alcohols, and they have a similar calorie count to carbohydrates.

  • VG has about 4.3 calories per gram
  • PG has about 4.1 calories per gram

So the vape liquid you’re using does contain calories. However, that doesn’t mean your body processes it the same way it does with food or drinks.

 

Do You Actually Absorb Those Calories?

Here’s the reassuring part. The answer is barely, if at all.

When you vape, you’re inhaling vapor. You’re not swallowing it or digesting it. Most of it is exhaled again, and only a tiny amount may be absorbed through your lungs or mouth.

Even if a small amount is taken in, it’s not enough to register in your daily calorie count. You’re technically taking in a fraction of a calorie, but it's so small it’s not worth worrying about.

 

How Many Calories Are in a Vape Session?

Let’s break it down with some numbers.

  • One milliliter of e liquid contains around 4 to 5 calories
  • That small amount can last for hundreds of puffs
  • So each puff contains less than 0.01 calories

Even if you vape often throughout the day, the total amount of calories is far lower than a single mint or piece of gum.

 

Do Sweet or Dessert Flavored Vapes Have More Calories?

Some vapes taste like desserts, milkshakes, or candy. So it's fair to wonder if those sweeter options have more calories.

The answer is no. The flavors come from synthetic or food-safe ingredients. They don’t contain actual sugars or fats. So even if your vape tastes like vanilla custard or strawberry shortcake, it’s not adding extra calories to your day.

 

Does Vaping Break a Fast?

If you're doing intermittent fasting or time restricted eating, you might be wondering if vaping breaks your fast.

Most fasting guidelines allow anything under 5 to 10 calories during the fasting window. Since vaping delivers so few calories, it generally doesn’t break your fast.

That said, some people choose to avoid flavored vapes while fasting because it can trigger cravings. If you’re trying to stay strict, unflavored or nicotine free options might be a better fit during fasting hours.

 

Can Vaping Cause Weight Gain?

Vaping itself doesn’t lead to weight gain through calories. The calorie content is too low to matter.

However, there are other things to think about. Nicotine can suppress your appetite, which might help some people avoid snacking. On the other hand, sweet vape flavors might lead to cravings for actual desserts in others.

It’s not the vape itself, but your habits around it that could make a difference. Late night vaping followed by snacking, for example, might impact your overall calorie intake more than the vape ever would.

 

Final Thoughts

Here’s the simple truth.

Vaping does contain trace calories because of the ingredients in the liquid. But the amount is so small it won’t have any real impact on your diet or your body.

Unless you're going through huge amounts of e liquid every day, which is not recommended, vaping won’t make a noticeable difference to your calorie count.

 

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