Vinegars/Cooking Wines: Nutrition Facts and Calories
Vinegars and cooking wines are common pantry staples used to enhance the flavor of many dishes. This category includes a variety of products such as balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, and cooking wines like sherry or marsala. They can add acidity, sweetness, or depth to marinades, dressings, sauces, and glazes. When choosing vinegars or cooking wines, checking the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list can be helpful. Some vinegars, especially certain balsamic varieties, and cooking wines may contain added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars. For cooking wines, it's also good to check the sodium content. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 milligrams per day. The ingredient list should primarily feature the main vinegar or wine components, with minimal added ingredients. Understanding these details helps you make informed choices for your cooking needs. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
