How many of us actually think about the nutritional value of the alcohol we drink? Before diving into the nutritional facts of alcohol, it’s important to understand the concept of ‘proof’. It’s basically a number that indicates the percentage of alcohol in your drink. And it is simply derived by dividing the proof in half. So, let’s begin. Vodka
85 to 125 caloriesdepending upon the proof. 70 proof vodka (35% alcohol) contains 85 calories. On the flipside, vodka has negligible nutritional value because it is basically a mixture of ethanol and water. So, you can forget about carbs, vitamins, minerals etc when you consume this colourless drink. Wine
125 calories, while a glass of red wine packs in about 150 calories. Wine contains anything between 9 to 19 gm of carbohydrates per serving, together with other nutrients like manganese, potassium, iron and B vitamins. Rum
230 calories(almost 120 calories per shot). And these facts apply to both, white and dark rum. However, rum has its fair share of vitamin and mineral content, particularly sodium. Whiskey
100 calories, and like vodka, whiskey has zero nutritional value. The only trace of nutrition in whiskey is a wee bit of potassium, 0.8 gm per shot to be precise. Beer
140 caloriesper pint, while a light beer with 5 percent alcohol contains a little over 100 calories. Beer is high on fibre and other nutrients, particularly sodium and potassium. If consumed in moderation, beer is actually good for your health.
