Does Vaping Have Calories

Yes, vaping can have calories, but the amount is typically negligible. Here's a breakdown:

Where Do the Calories Come From?

1. Flavoring Agents

   • Vape juices often contain food-grade flavorings, which can have trace calories. However, these are minuscule amounts because the concentration of flavorings is low.

2. Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerin (VG)

   • PG has about 4 calories per gram, but it is metabolized minimally when inhaled.
   • VG is sweeter and more calorie-dense (4.32 calories per gram), but only a tiny fraction is absorbed during vaping.

3. Cannabinoids (For Cannabis Vapers)

   • Cannabinoids like THC or CBD might add some caloric value, as they are lipid-based compounds. However, the amounts are extremely small and unlikely to impact your daily calorie intake.

How Much Are You Actually Absorbing?

• Since most of what you inhale is exhaled vapor, only a small portion is metabolized. The calories from vaping are not comparable to consuming food or drink.

Impact on Diet and Weight

• Vaping, even with the highest VG or flavor concentrations, won’t meaningfully affect your calorie intake or weight. However, sugary or high-calorie edibles accompanying vaping could add up!

In short, while there are trace calories in vape juice, the effect is negligible and unlikely to impact your diet.