Apple Cider Vinegar Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Apple cider vinegar is consistently associated with modest reductions in body weight, BMI, and visceral adiposity (fat stored around internal organs) when consumed daily, according to systematic reviews of human trials .
Regular consumption may help manage metabolic markers by lowering fasting plasma glucose (blood sugar levels after an overnight fast) and total serum cholesterol .
The primary active component is acetic acid, which may support weight management by delaying gastric emptying (the speed at which food leaves the stomach), potentially increasing feelings of fullness .
Early research in animal models and small human trials suggests it may improve insulin sensitivity and lipid profiles, though larger-scale human studies are needed to confirm these specific metabolic effects .

Interesting fact

Hippocrates, known as the father of modern medicine, reportedly used apple cider vinegar as a wound healing agent and cough remedy as early as 400 B.C.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.23g

Carbs0.18g

Sugar0.47g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Vinegar production has a low carbon footprint and utilizes surplus or bruised fruit that might otherwise go to waste.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

2+ years

Store away from direct sunlight and heat; does not require refrigeration.

Airtight Container

2+ years

Keep tightly closed to prevent exposure to air.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar Intake on Body Composition in Humans with Type 2 Diabetes and/or Overweight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of apple cider vinegar on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Critical Review on the Role of Food and Nutrition in the Energy ...

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Apple Cider Vinegar Powder Mitigates Liver Injury in High-Fat-Diet Mice via Gut Microbiota and Metabolome Remodeling - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vinegar - The Nutrition Source

[8]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

38.1

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