How many calories in some of the most popular alcoholic drinks?
Gin or vodka and tonic =126
Dark rum and coke =142
Medium glass of white wine (175ml) =130
Medium glass of red wine (175ml) =120
Bottle of wine (white) =555
Bottle of wine (red) =510
5% Lager (pint) =240-50
Cider (pint) =180-250
Stout (pint) =210
Bitter/Ale =180-230
Liqueur (50ml) =100 -170
Brandy (50ml) =110
Whiskey (25ml) =55
Mixed drink (Ready to drink) (275ml bottle) =160-228
There’s nothing wrong with adding a little alcohol to the diet. The trick is realizing that liquid calories count and add up…fast. Some pints of beer have as many calores as a slice of pizza. Cut back a few calories during the day to make room for a drink or two.
