Do Vapes Have Calories? The Truth About Vape Calories

Vapes technically contain trace calories from ingredients like VG, PG, or cannabis oil but they’re so minimal they won’t affect your fast, diet, or calorie goals.

One puff equals roughly 0.02 calories.

TribeTokes vapes are crafted with pure cannabis extract and natural terpenes, no sugar, no PG/VG, no worries in that department.

Why People Are Asking “Do Vapes Have Calories?”

In the era of calorie counters, fasting windows, and wellness trackers, it’s no surprise people have started wondering if vaping sneaks in hidden calories, especially with words like “oil” or “flavor” on the label.

And the internet doesn’t help. Scroll long enough and you’ll find claims like:

• “Vapes contain sugar.”
• “Vaping breaks your fast.”
  “Vaping makes you gain weight.”
  

Let’s clear the vapor once and for all, with science, not speculation.

What’s Actually Inside a Vape (and Where Calories Could Come From)

A vape pen, whether nicotine or cannabis, usually includes:

• Nicotine vapes: Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerin (VG), flavorings, and nicotine
  
• Cannabis vapes (like TribeTokes): Cannabis extract (CBD or THC), plant terpenes, and sometimes MCT oil
  

Here’s the thing:

PG, VG, and MCT oils have calories if you eat them.
But vaping is inhalation, not digestion, meaning your body doesn’t metabolize vaporized compounds into energy.

You’re breathing it, not drinking it.

So… Do Vapes Have Calories?

Technically, yes. Practically, no.

• Nicotine e-liquids: around 4–5 calories per mL
  Cannabis vape oils: around 8–9 calories per mL
• One puff: about 0.003 mL
  

That equals approximately 0.02 calories per puff,  less than a crumb of bread.

Even if you vaped all day, you’d barely reach 10 calories total, and most of that vapor is exhaled anyway.Key takeaway: Vaping doesn’t count toward your calorie tracking, fasting, or macros.

How Many Calories Are in One Vape Puff?

Puff Count	Volume (mL)	Calories per mL	Total Calories
1 puff	0.003	8	0.02
600 puffs	—	—	<10 calories

Because your lungs don’t absorb vaporized oil the same way your gut absorbs food, your real intake is even smaller.

Do Cannabis Vapes Have Calories? (Compared to Other Cannabis Products)

Here’s where it gets interesting because not all cannabis products are processed the same way.

When you eat an edible, you’re ingesting calories.
When you vape or smoke, you’re inhaling vaporized compounds, not digesting them.

Let’s break it down:

Cannabis Product Type	Main Ingredients	How It’s Consumed	Calories per Use (Approx.)	Why It Matters
THC or CBD Gummies	Cannabis extract, sugar, gelatin, flavorings	Eaten (digested)	10–20 calories per gummy	Full of sugars and carbs — similar to candy.
Cannabis Brownies / Edibles	Cannabis butter or oil, flour, sugar, chocolate	Eaten (digested)	100–200+ calories per piece	Regular baked goods infused with THC — high in calories and fats.
Cannabis Flower (Smoking)	Dried cannabis buds	Inhaled (combusted)	0 calories	No digestion = no caloric intake.
Cannabis Tinctures	Cannabis extract in alcohol or MCT oil	Drops under tongue (sublingual)	5–10 calories per dose	Small traces from carrier oil or alcohol.
Cannabis Vapes (Generic)	Cannabis oil, terpenes, sometimes MCT or VG/PG	Inhaled (vaporized)	0.02 calories per puff	Technically trace calories, but metabolically irrelevant.
TribeTokes Vapes (Premium Clean Line)	Pure cannabis extract + natural terpenes (no PG/VG/MCT)	Inhaled (vaporized)	Virtually 0 calories	No carriers, no additives — clean vapor, zero sugar.

The Takeaway

• Edibles = calories you eat.
• Tinctures = trace calories from oils.
  Flower and vapes = effectively calorie-free.
  

And because TribeTokes vapes skip all unnecessary additives, they’re at the very bottom of that chart clean, natural, and calorie-neutral.

The TribeTokes Difference:

• 100% pure cannabis extract
• Plant-derived terpenes
• No propylene glycol (PG)
• No vegetable glycerin (VG)
• No synthetic sweeteners

Result: Cleaner vapor, smoother taste, zero calorie concerns.

Do Vapes Break a Fast or Affect Dieting?

Good news! vaping won’t break your fast.

Those microscopic traces of VG, PG, or MCT oil don’t trigger digestion or an insulin response.

Here’s how different vapes might influence your hunger levels (without calories):

• Nicotine vapes can suppress appetite.
  
• THC vapes can increase appetite (the classic munchies).
  

But neither adds measurable calories to your day.
Vaping is diet-neutral.

Vape Myths, Busted

Myth 1: Flavored vapes contain sugar.
False. Flavor compounds are aromatic, not sweeteners.

Myth 2: Vaping causes weight gain.
No caloric intake means no fat storage.

Myth 3: Cannabis vapes are “oily,” so they must have calories.
The oil is vaporized, not digested.

Myth 4: You need to inhale deeply for it to work.
Gentle inhales work best and protect your throat.

Both nicotine and cannabis vapes are effectively calorie-free.

Why TribeTokes Vapes Are Different

TribeTokes vapes are built for clean cannabis enthusiasts who care about what goes into their bodies and what doesn’t.

Our promise:

• Pure cannabis extract and natural terpenes
• Zero PG, VG, or synthetic additives
• No sugar, no hidden ingredients
• Third-party lab tested for purity and potency

If you’re looking for a wellness-minded, additive-free and calorie-neutral vaping experience then try our vapes. You’ll love them!

When it comes to calories, your TribeTokes vape is lighter than air, literally.

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FAQs: Vape Calories Explained

Do vapes have calories?

Technically yes, vapes contain trace calories from compounds like VG, PG, or cannabis oil, but the amount is so small (around 0.02 calories per puff) that it’s nutritionally irrelevant.

Do vapes break my fast?

No. The trace compounds in vapes are too minimal to trigger digestion or an insulin response, so vaping will not break your fast.

Do flavored or disposable vapes have more calories?

No. All vapes contain only trace calories regardless of flavor or whether they are disposable. Flavorings are aromatic compounds, not sugars.

Do Cannabis Vapes Have Calories? (Compared to Other Cannabis Products)

Different cannabis products vary widely in calories depending on how they’re consumed. When you eat an edible, you’re ingesting calories. When you vape or smoke, you’re inhaling vaporized compounds—not digesting them. Here’s a comparison: THC or CBD gummies contain about 10–20 calories per gummy; cannabis brownies or other edibles can exceed 100–200 calories per serving; cannabis flower (smoking) has 0 calories; tinctures have around 5–10 calories per dose from carrier oils; generic cannabis vapes contain roughly 0.02 calories per puff; and TribeTokes vapes, made with pure cannabis extract and natural terpenes (no PG/VG/MCT), are virtually calorie-free. The key takeaway: edibles add calories, while vaping or smoking does not.

Does vaping cause weight gain?

No. Vaping doesn’t add measurable calories to your diet, so it doesn’t contribute to fat gain. Nicotine vapes may suppress appetite, while THC vapes may temporarily increase it.

Key Takeaways (Snippet Summary for SEO and AI)

• Do vapes have calories? Technically yes, but it doesn’t matter.
• Calories per puff: approximately 0.02 (less than a crumb).
• Flavored or disposable vapes: same trace levels.
• Fasting or dieting: unaffected.

Author: TribeTokes Editorial Team

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