Watching your weight but still want a night out? Here’s the short answer: a regular 330 ml beer has about 140–150 calories, a 150 ml glass of wine about 120–125, and a 45 ml shot of vodka or whisky about 100 – before mixers. Strong beers, cream liqueurs and sugary cocktails climb much higher.
Where alcohol calories come from
Pure alcohol carries about 7 calories per gram – almost as much as fat. To estimate any drink: volume (ml) × ABV × 0.79 × 7, then add the sugar from the drink or mixer.
Calorie chart
| Drink | Serving | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| Regular beer 5% | 330 ml | 140–150 |
| Corona Extra 4.5% | 355 ml (12 oz) | About 148 |
| Light beer | 330 ml | About 100 |
| Strong beer 10% | 500 ml | 300–350 |
| Strong beer 20% | 500 ml | 550+ |
| Red or white wine | 150 ml | 120–125 |
| Sparkling wine / Champagne | 125 ml | About 90 |
| Vodka, whisky, gin, rum, tequila 40% | 45 ml | About 100 |
| Arak 50–53% | 45 ml | 125–130 |
| Jägermeister 35% | 40 ml | About 100 |
| Cream liqueur (Baileys) | 45 ml | About 150 |
| RTD / alcopop 5% | 275 ml | 180–200 |
Figures are approximate and vary by brand and sugar content.
How to cut calories without skipping the party
- Choose a spirit with a zero-sugar mixer: soda water, Sprite Zero, Matrix Cola Zero or Red Bull Sugar Free.
- Mind the strong beers: one 500 ml can at 20% carries roughly the calories of five or six shots.
- Go long: a highball (one part spirit, three parts soda) lasts longer than a sweet cocktail.
- Alternate with water and eat a proper meal first.
| المنتج | الحجم | نسبة الكحول | السعر (د.أ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprite Lemon lime zero sugar | — | — | 0.5 |
| Matrix Cola Zero Calories Carbonated | — | — | 0.5 |
| RED BULL sugar free | — | — | 1.8 |
| G Soda Water | — | — | 0.75 |
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Sources: CSPI – Counting calories in booze.
Calories FAQ
How many calories are in a beer?
A regular 330 ml beer at about 5% ABV has roughly 140–150 calories; a Corona Extra (355 ml) has about 148.
Does vodka have fewer calories than beer?
A 45 ml shot of vodka has about 100 calories versus 140–150 for a regular beer, but sugary mixers can erase the difference.
How many calories are in a glass of wine?
A 150 ml glass of red or white wine has about 120–125 calories; a 125 ml glass of sparkling wine about 90.
Which alcohol has the fewest calories?
Clear spirits with soda water or a zero-sugar mixer, light beer and dry sparkling wine are among the lowest-calorie choices.
Why does alcohol have so many calories?
Each gram of alcohol provides about 7 calories, almost as much as fat, before any sugar in the drink is counted.
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