Alcohol Calorie Calculator
Find out how many calories are in your alcoholic drinks.
Calculate Alcohol Calories
Calorie Information
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How alcohol calories are calculated
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram (almost as much as fat, which has 9). Sweet drinks have extra calories from sugar.
Calculation:
Example: 330ml beer at 5% ABV
Alcohol = (330 × 5 × 0.789) / 100 = 13g
Calories = 13 × 7 = 91 + ~50 from carbs = ~140 calories
Alcohol grams = (Volume ml × ABV% × 0.789) / 100Alcohol calories = Alcohol grams × 7Total = Alcohol calories + sugar calories (if sweet drink)Example: 330ml beer at 5% ABV
Alcohol = (330 × 5 × 0.789) / 100 = 13g
Calories = 13 × 7 = 91 + ~50 from carbs = ~140 calories
FAQs
Why does alcohol have so many calories?
Alcohol has 7 calories per gram. Plus, many drinks have added sugar, making them even higher in calories.
Which alcoholic drink has the fewest calories?
Spirits (vodka, gin, whiskey) with zero-calorie mixers. Wine and light beer are also relatively low.
Do alcoholic calories make you gain weight?
Yes! Alcohol calories count just like food calories. Plus, alcohol can increase appetite and reduce willpower.
How many drinks is safe per week?
Health guidelines suggest up to 14 standard drinks per week for men, 7 for women, with several alcohol-free days.
Does alcohol affect metabolism?
Yes. Your body burns alcohol first, pausing fat burning. This is why "beer belly" is real.