Alcohol has numerous potential health drawbacks, and health organizations recommend either avoiding or limiting its consumption (1, 2).
However, a significant proportion of the population chooses to drink alcohol, often without knowing its nutritional properties.
For this reason, this article provides the nutrition facts for 45 popular alcoholic beverages.
The calorie, carbohydrate, fat, protein, and sodium content of each drink is listed. If data for a particular nutrient is unavailable, a dash (‘-‘) symbol is used.
Unless otherwise stated, the nutritional data in this article is sourced from the respected NCC Food and Nutrient Database, accessed via Cronometer (3, 4).
Note: The precise ingredients and alcohol content of beverages can vary. For branded drinks, the nutritional values provided are specific to the particular brand. For non-branded drinks included in this guide, the nutritional values represent typical averages.
Table of contents
Beer and cider
Beer, Lager
A typical beer has an alcohol content of around 4-5% ABV (8-10 proof).
Nutrient | Per bottle (12 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 153 kcal | 43 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 12.65 g | 3.54 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 1.64 g | 0.46 g |
Sodium | 14 mg | 3.98 mg |
Beer, Indian Pale Ale (Goose Island)
Indian pale ale, commonly known as IPA, has a typical alcohol content of 5-7% ABV (10-14 proof).
Nutrient | Per bottle (12 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 185 kcal | 52 kcal |
Carbohydrates | – | |
Sugars | – | |
Fat | – | |
Saturated fat | – | |
Protein | – | |
Sodium | – |
Beer, Pale Ale (Sierra Nevada)
Pale ale typically has an alcohol content of 4-6% ABV (8-12 proof).
Nutrient | Per bottle (12 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 175 kcal | 49 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 16.9 g | 4.8 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 1.7 g | 0.5 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Beer, Stout (Guinness)
The alcohol content of stout can range from around 4% to 15%.
A common stout, such as Guinness, has an ABV of 4.2% (8.4 proof).
Nutrient | Per bottle (12 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 126 kcal | 35 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.0 g | 2.81 g |
Sugars | – | – |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 1.0 g | 0.28 g |
Sodium | 20 mg | 5.6 mg |
Hard cider, apple
Hard apple cider has an alcohol content of around 4-8% ABV (8-16 proof).
Nutrient | Per bottle (12 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 185 kcal | 52 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 21.02 g | 5.92 g |
Sugars | 17.89 g | 5.04 g |
Fat | 0.24 g | 0.07 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.01 g |
Protein | 0.2 g | 0.05 g |
Sodium | 7 mg | 2 mg |
Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
A cosmopolitan cocktail typically has an alcohol content of 20-25% ABV (40-50 proof).
Nutrient | Per cocktail (4 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 219 kcal | 182 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 7.14 g | 5.95 g |
Sugars | 5.40 g | 4.5 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 2 mg | 1.3 mg |
Daquiri
The typical alcohol content of a daquiri cocktail is 15-25% ABV (30-50 proof).
Nutrient | Per cocktail (4 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 231 kcal | 192 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 5.52 g | 4.6 g |
Sugars | 3.84 g | 3.2 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
Long Island iced tea
Long Island iced tea is a cocktail with a typical alcohol content of 15-25% ABV (25-50 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (4 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 119 kcal | 99 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.09 g | 8.4 g |
Sugars | 8.56 g | 7.1 g |
Fat | 0.05 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 3 mg | 3 mg |
Margarita
Margarita is a cocktail with a typical alcohol content of 20-25% ABV (40-50 proof).
Nutrient | Per cocktail (4 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 241 kcal | 201 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.72 g | 8.94 g |
Sugars | 7.63 g | 6.36 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
Martini
Martini is a cocktail with a typical alcohol content of 25-35% ABV (50-70 proof).
Nutrient | Per cocktail (4 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 225 kcal | 188 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0.61 g | 0.51 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
Mimosa
Mimosa is a cocktail typically made by blending sparkling wine and orange juice.
It usually has an alcohol content of 6-12% ABV (12-24 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (4 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 77 kcal | 64 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 7.97 g | 6.64 g |
Sugars | 5.74 g | 4.78 g |
Fat | 0.21 g | 0.17 g |
Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0.02 g |
Protein | 0.50 g | 0.41 g |
Sodium | 6 mg | 5 mg |
Mojito
Mojito is a cocktail with a typical alcohol content of around 10-15% ABV (20-30 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (4 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 67 kcal | 56 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 3.20 g | 2.67 g |
Sugars | 2.09 g | 1.74 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 17 mg | 14 mg |
Pina Colada
Pina colada is a cocktail with a typical alcohol content of 12-14% ABV (24-28 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (5 fl oz) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 221 kcal | 147 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 20.5 g | 13.69 g |
Sugars | 17.51 g | 11.67 g |
Fat | 6.66 g | 4.44 g |
Saturated fat | 5.82 g | 3.88 g |
Protein | 1.00 g | 0.7 g |
Sodium | 3 mg | 2 mg |
Whiskey sour
A whiskey sour is a cocktail with a typical alcohol content of 13-20% (26-40 proof).
Nutrient | Per cocktail (4 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 215 kcal | 180 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 6.27 g | 5.23 g |
Sugars | 4.92 g | 4.11 g |
Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
Fortified wines
Port
Port is a fortified wine that typically has an alcohol content of 18-20% ABV (36-40 proof).
Nutrient | Per 3 fl oz (89g) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 141 kcal | 160 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 12.12 g | 13.69 g |
Sugars | 6.89 g | 7.78 g |
Fat | 0 g | 4.44 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
Sodium | 8 mg | 9 mg |
Sherry
Sherry is a fortified wine with a typical alcohol content of 15-20% (30-40 proof).
Here are the nutritional values for a typical dry sherry:
Nutrient | Per 3 fl oz (89 ml) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 135 kcal | 152 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.33 g | 11.67 g |
Sugars | – | – |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.2 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 8 mg | 9 mg |
Hard Seltzers
Hard seltzer
A hard seltzer has a typical alcohol content of around 4-5% ABV (8-10 proof).
Nutrient | Per can (12 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 101 kcal | 29 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 2 g | 0.56 g |
Sugars | 2 g | 0.56 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 20 mg | 6 mg |
Liqueurs
Advocaat
The alcohol content of advocaat ranges from around 15-20% ABV (30-40 proof).
Nutrient | Per 50 ml | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 118 kcal | 236 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 11.8 g | 23.6 g |
Sugars | 11.8 g | 23.6 g |
Fat | 1.60 g | 3.20 g |
Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 1.10 g |
Protein | 2.15 g | 4.30 g |
Sodium | 27.5 mg | 55 mg |
Amaretto
Amaretto has an alcohol content of roughly 21-28% ABV (42-56 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 85 kcal | 284 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.14 g | 33.8 g |
Sugars | 8.52 g | 28.4 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0.60 mg | 2 mg |
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Chocolate
The chocolate liqueur variety of Baileys has an alcohol content of 15.7% ABV (31.4 proof).
Its nutritional values provided by Baileys are as follows (5):
Nutrient | Per 2.5 fl oz (73.9g) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 251 kcal | 339 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 19.2 g | 26.0 g |
Sugars | 16.3 g | 22.0 g |
Fat | 11.1 g | 15.0 g |
Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 9.2 g |
Protein | 2.4 g | 3.2 g |
Sodium | 499 mg | 675 mg |
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Original
Baileys Irish Cream liqueur has an alcohol content of 17% AVC (34 proof).
The company provides the following nutritional values (6):
Nutrient | Per 2.5 fl oz (73.9 ml) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 233 kcal | 314 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 9.3 g | 21.7 g |
Sugars | 7.8 g | 18.0 g |
Fat | 10.1 g | 13.6 g |
Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 8.5 g |
Protein | 2.1 g | 2.8 g |
Sodium | – | – |
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Light
The ‘light’ variety of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur has an alcohol content of 16.1% ABV (32.2 proof).
Baileys provides the following nutritional values (7):
Nutrient | Per 2.5 fl oz (73.9 ml) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 139 kcal | 188 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 9.3 g | 12.6 g |
Sugars | 7.8 g | 10.6 g |
Fat | 3.7 g | 5.0 g |
Saturated fat | – | – |
Protein | 2.1 g | 2.84 g |
Sodium | – | – |
Benedictine
The alcohol content of Benedictine is 40% ABV (80 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30 ml) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 85 kcal | 284 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.1 g | 33.8 g |
Sugars | 8.52 g | 28.4 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0.60 mg | 2.0 mg |
Cointreau
Cointreau has an alcohol content of 40% ABV (80 proof). The company provides the following nutritional profile (8):
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30 ml) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 93 kcal | 311 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 6.8 g | 22.5 g |
Sugars | 6.8 g | 22.5 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Creme de menthe
Creme de menthe has a typical alcohol content of 15-30% (30-60 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (34g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 125 kcal | 371 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 14.0 g | 41.6 g |
Sugars | 14.0 g | 41.6 g |
Fat | 0.10 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 1.68 mg | 5 mg |
Curacao
Curacao has a typical alcohol content of around 15-40% ABV (30-80 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 85 kcal | 284 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.1 g | 33.8 g |
Sugars | 8.5 g | 28.4 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0.60 mg | 2 mg |
Drambuie
Drambuie is a liqueur with an alcohol content of 40% ABV (80 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 85 kcal | 284 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.1 g | 33.8 g |
Sugars | 8.5 g | 28.4 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0.6 mg | 2 mg |
Jagermeister
Jagermeister is a liqueur with an alcohol content of 35% ABV (70 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 88 kcal | 292 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 4.20 g | 14.0 g |
Sugars | 4.20 g | 14.0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Kahlua
Kahlua is a coffee liqeuer with an alcohol content of 16% ABV (32 proof).
The producer of Kahlua provides the folllowing nutritional values (9).
Nutrient | Per 50 ml | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 123 kcal | 245 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 19.7 g | 39.3 g |
Sugars | 19.7 g | 39.3 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Kummel
Kummel is a herbal liqueur with an alcohol content of around 40% ABV (80 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30g) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 85 kcal | 284 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 10.1 g | 33.8 g |
Sugars | 8.5 g | 28.4 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Malibu
Malibu is a coconut-flavored liqueur with an alcohol content of 21% ABV (42 proof).
The producer of Malbu provides the following nutritional values (10):
Nutrient | Per 30 ml | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 57 kcal | 189 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 5.4 g | 18.1 g |
Sugars | 5.4 g | 18.1 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 g |
Schnapps
Schnapps is a distilled alcoholic drink typically either made with fruit or flavored with fruit flavors, such as peach.
It typically has an alcohol content of 15-20% ABV (30-40 proof).
Nutrient | Per 1.5 fl oz (44.4g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 112 kcal | 249 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 7.61 g | 16.9 g |
Sugars | 6.39 g | 14.2 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
Rice wines
Makgeolli
Makgeolli is a Korean rice wine with a typical alcohol content of 6-9% ABV (12-18 proof).
Nutrient | Per can (350 ml) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 243 kcal | 69 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 19.0 g | 5.4 g |
Sugars | 16.0 g | 4.6 g |
Fat | 1.3 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 3.0 g | 0.9 g |
Sodium | 7 mg | 2 mg |
Sake
Sake is a Japanese fermented rice wine with a typical alcohol content of 15-20% ABV (30-40 proof).
Nutrient | Per 3 fl oz (89g) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 117 kcal | 134 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 4.37 g | 5.0 g |
Sugars | – | – |
Fat | – | – |
Saturated fat | – | – |
Protein | 0.44 g | 0.5 g |
Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
Spirits
Brandy
Brandy typically has an alcohol content of around 40% ABV (80 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz (30 ml) | Per 100 ml |
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Calories | 64 kcal | 231 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 1.0 mg |
Gin
Gin is a distilled spirit flavored with juniper berries, and it typically has an alcohol content of 37.5-47% ABV (75-94 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz | Per 100 g |
---|---|---|
Calories | 64 kcal | 231 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Rum
Most rum has an alcohol content of around 35-40% ABV (70-80 proof).
Nutrient | Per 1 fl oz | Per 100 g |
---|---|---|
Calories | 64 kcal | 231 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 1 mg |
Tequila
Tequila is a spirit made from the agave plant with a typical alcohol content of 40% (80 proof).
Nutrient | Per 1 fl oz | Per 100 g |
---|---|---|
Calories | 64 kcal | 231 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 1 mg |
Vodka
Vodka is a spirit typically made from grains or potatoes with an alcohol content that’s usually around 40% ABV (80 proof).
Nutrient | Per 1 fl oz | Per 100 g |
---|---|---|
Calories | 64 kcal | 231 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 1 mg |
Whiskey
Whiskey is a spirit with a typical alcohol content of 35-50% ABV (70-100 proof).
Nutrient | Per fl oz | Per 100 g |
---|---|---|
Calories | 64 kcal | 231 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 0 mg | 1 mg |
Wine
Red wine
Red wine typically has an alcohol content of 10-15% ABV (20-30 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (5 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 122 kcal | 83 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 3.82 g | – |
Sugars | – | – |
Fat | – | – |
Saturated fat | – | – |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Sodium | – | – |
Rose wine
Rose wine typically has an alcohol content of 10-13% ABV (20-26 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (5 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 126 kcal | 83 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 5.76 g | 3.80 g |
Sugars | 5.76 g | 3.80 g |
Fat | – | – |
Saturated fat | – | – |
Protein | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
Sodium | 8 mg | 5 mg |
Sangria
Sangria is typically a combination of red wine and fruit and usually has an alcohol content of 6-12% ABV (12-24 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (5 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 152 kcal | 102 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 19.29 g | 12.86 g |
Sugars | 15.32 g | 10.21 g |
Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 5 mg | 3 mg |
Sparkling wine and Champagne
Sparkling wine, including Champagne, typically has an alcohol content of 9-14% ABV (18-26 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (5 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 121 kcal | 82 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 3.82 g | 2.6 g |
Sugars | 1.41 g | 0.96 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 7 mg | 5 mg |
White wine
White wine has an alcohol content of approximately 10-14% ABV (20-28 proof).
Nutrient | Per glass (5 fl oz) | Per 100 g |
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Calories | 121 kcal | 82 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 3.82 g | 2.6 g |
Sugars | 1.41 g | 1.0 g |
Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Protein | 0.10 g | 0 g |
Sodium | 7 mg | 5 mg |
Summary
As highlighted in this article, the calorie content of alcoholic drinks can quickly add up, and some beverages may also contain high amounts of sugar and fat.
Understanding the nutritional properties of the beverages we consume is important, and this includes alcoholic drinks.
For nutritional information on non-alcoholic beverages, see this guide to different types of drinks.