Alcoholic Beverage Calorie Count

Alcoholic Beverages Caloric Content

  • 1 Jigger = 1 1/2 ounces = 0 grams of Carbohydrate: (Tequila, Scotch, Rye, Gin, Brandy, Bourbon, Cognac, Canadian Whisky)
  • 80 Proof- is 100 Calories with 14 grams of Alcohol
  • 90 Proof- is 112 Calories with 16 grams of Alcohol
  • 100 Proof- is 124 Calories with 18 grams of Alcohol

Serving Sizes for 1 Glass:

  • 2/3 ounce = Cordial Glass
  • 1 ounce= Brandy Glass
  • 2 ounces= Sherry Glass
  • 3 ounces= Cocktail Glass
  • 4 ounces = 1 Burgundy Glass
  • 5 ounces = 1 Champagne Glass
  • 8 to 12 ounces = 1 Tumbler
  • 12 ounces = 1 Mixing Glass
  • 1 1/2 ounces = 1 Jigger

Wines:

  • 3 1/2 ounces
    • Sweet Imported- 11-18 grams of Alcohol - 120-175 Calories
    • Sweet Domestic - 8-14 grams of Alcohol - 145-165 Calories
    • Dry Imported - 8-14 grams of Alcohol - 65-115 Calories
    • Dry Domestic - 10-11 grams of Alcohol - 75-95 Calories
  • 2/3 ounce
    • Liqueurs/Cordials- 4-7 grams of Alcohol- 50-80 Calories
  • 4 ounces
    • Champagne- 12 grams of Alcohol- 95-100 Calories
    • Eggnog with Rum (1 1/2 ounces Rum)- 20 grams of Alcohol- 330-340 Calories
  • 12 ounces- Ale, Beer- 13 grams of Alcohol- 145-155 Calories
  • Light Beer- 10 grams of Alcohol- 90 Calories

Alcohol

  • 7 calories per gram, calculated as a Fat
  • Obese patients should limit
  • Alcohol inhibits gluconeogenesis
  • can cause Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Amount/Alcohol/Equivalent/Exchange

  • 8 oz. Ale, Mild - 1/2 Bread - 1 1/2 Fat
  • 12 oz. Light Beer = 2 Fat
  • 12 oz. Beer/3 1/2 oz. Port or Muscatelle Wine - 1 Bread, 2 Fats
  • 1 oz. Brandy, Cognac, 6 oz. Fermented Cider - 1 1/2 Fats
  • 2/3 oz. Curacao, Cordials, Anisette, Apricot brandy, Creme de Menthe, Benedictine = 1/2 Bread, 1 Fat
  • *3 1/2 oz. Daiquiri
  • 1/2 Bread, 2 Fats
  • 1 1/2 oz. Liquor (80% Proof) gin, scotch, rum, whiskey, vodka = 3 Fats
  • 3 1/2 oz. Manhattan
  • 3 1/2 oz. Martini
  • 3 Fats
  • 4 oz. Old Fashioned
  • 3 Fats
  • 10 oz. Tom Collins, Regular Mixer
  • 1/2 Bread, 3 Fats
  • 10 oz. Tom Collins, Artificially Sweetened
  • 3 1/2 Fats
  • 2 oz. Dry Sherry
  • 1 1/2 Fats
  • 5 oz. Wines, dry table-12% Alcohol, Champagne, Sauterne, Claret, Chablis

What can I do?

  • See your Physician- ask about the amount you are allowed per day
  • See RD for help as needed
  • See FFF RD on line for help
  • Consume alcohol with a meal or snack; never delay regular meal or snack time
  • If meal plan delayed, add a snack to accommodate for alcoholic beverage
  • liqueurs, sweet wines, mixed drinks, high sugar content=hyperglycemia
  • May add small amounts of alcohol, dry wine in cooking, alcohol evaporates,flavor remains