Is Vanilla Flavour High in Calories? The Definitive Guide
                                
                                
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                                Pure vanilla extract and vanilla beans contain very few calories on their own, with a typical teaspoon of extract having just around 12 calories. However, whether a vanilla flavour is high in calories depends on the ingredients it is combined with, not the vanilla itself.