Beer, wine, cocktails or spirits: estimate the calories in your alcoholic drinks. Alcohol is the second most calorie-dense source of energy after fat. Free and instant.
Your drink
Guide: a glass of wine = 12 cl · a beer = 25 cl · a shot of spirits = 4 cl.
Calories
128 kcal
for this drink
To burn them off28 min of walking
Over a week (× 7)896 kcal
Alcohol provides 7 kcal/g, almost as much as fat, and these are « empty » calories with no nutrients.
Alcohol is very high in calories: 7 kcal per gram, compared with 4 for carbohydrate and protein. These are empty calories, with no vitamins or minerals, which the body burns first, pausing fat burning while the alcohol is processed. On top of that come the sugars in cocktails and the snacking that goes with drinks.
Cutting back without going without
Alternate with water, choose the least sugary drinks (a glass of dry wine rather than a cocktail), and count these calories in your deficit. Our guides to a balanced diet help you stay on track without frustration.
Frequently asked questions
Which alcoholic drink is lowest in calories?
Volume for volume, cider, light beer and dry spirits with a sugar-free mixer are among the lowest in calories. Note that spirits are very calorie-dense, but they are served in small amounts (4 cl).
Does alcohol stall weight loss?
Yes, in two ways: it adds empty calories and pauses fat burning while it is being metabolised. Cutting back on alcohol is often the simplest way to restart weight loss.
How many calories are in a glass of wine?
A 12 cl glass of red wine contains about 100 kcal. A glass of sweet white wine can reach 145 kcal, and a sugary cocktail goes well beyond that.
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