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Vaping has become a hot topic for those seeking an alternative to smoking, but questions about calorie content in vapes persist. Many wonder, “Do vapes have calories?” or “Will vaping affect my diet?” This guide will break down everything you need to know about calories in vapes, from ingredients to how they may (or may not) impact your diet.
Yes, vape liquids contain a small amount of calories. Each milliliter of vape juice contains various ingredients, and some of them—specifically, propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin—do have calories. These ingredients provide around 4 calories per gram. However, the overall calorie content in vape juice remains minimal compared to the daily recommended calorie intake, making it a non-issue for most users.
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Most vape juice brands estimate around 10 calories per 2ml of vape juice. Considering that a typical session might use less than 2ml, this calorie count is relatively low. For example, a disposable vape containing 20ml of juice would amount to around 100 calories total—spread across multiple sessions. In the grand scheme of things, vaping does not significantly impact your calorie intake.
If you’re curious about the math, here’s a quick example:
Since the calorie content in vapes is minimal, vaping is not associated with weight gain from caloric intake. However, there’s a psychological element to consider. Some vapers may experience reduced appetite or altered cravings, which can indirectly affect weight. Certain flavors, especially dessert or candy flavors, might lead to a psychological satisfaction that can curb sweet cravings. This effect is subjective, though, and can vary significantly from person to person.
Additionally, nicotine, a common ingredient in many e-liquids, is known to suppress appetite, which could have minor impacts on eating habits for some people. Still, any effect vaping has on weight is more likely linked to behavioral or lifestyle changes rather than calories.
Fasting routines, whether for dietary or religious reasons, often allow only water or black coffee to avoid breaking the fast. Since vapes have no substantial calories, they may not technically break a fast, especially if it’s a fast focused on avoiding calories. However, some flavored vapes contain minor additives that might interfere with the autophagy process in certain types of fasts, depending on the ingredients used.
If your fasting goals are strict, opting for unflavored vapes or nicotine-only options may be ideal. Always consult with a healthcare professional if you’re fasting for health reasons and are concerned about the impact of vaping.
Vape juice does contain a small number of calories, primarily from vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG), which have about 4 calories per gram. Most vape brands estimate that 2ml of vape juice contains around 10 calories, which is minimal and unlikely to affect your diet. For example, a disposable vape with 20ml of juice would have approximately 100 calories spread over many uses. Given this low caloric content, vaping is not likely to cause weight gain or interfere with dietary goals. However, for those on strict fasting regimes, even minimal calories may be a consideration, though the impact remains negligible. Overall, vaping has minimal influence on calorie intake and diet.
