Alcoholic beverage, wine, cooking: Nutrition Facts
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Alcoholic beverage, wine, cooking contains 50 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (4.9 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 46% from alcohol and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beverages on FoodFactly (48 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 626 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 1.6 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 5 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium ? | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron ? | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 88 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.08 mg | 0.7% |
| Copper ? | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Alcohol 46%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.5 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium626 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 88.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 3.3 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 209 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Alcoholic beverage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverage, rice (sake) | 134 | 0.5 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| Beer, regular | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, BUDWEISER | 41 | 0.36 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT | 28 | 0.2 g | 0.87 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light | 29 | 0.24 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, canned Canned | 237 | 0.6 g | 27.6 g | 7.6 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe | 174 | 0.42 g | 22.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, tequila sunrise, canned Canned | 110 | 0.3 g | 11.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, wine, light | 49 | 0.07 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT | 29 | 0.25 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, daiquiri, canned Canned | 125 | 0 g | 15.7 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, daiquiri, prepared-from-recipe | 186 | 0.06 g | 6.9 g | 0.06 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages, Mixed vegetable and fruit juice drink, with added nutrients | 29 | 0.04 g | 7.5 g | 0.01 g |
| Vegetable and fruit juice drink, with high vitamin C | 29 | 0.04 g | 7.5 g | 0.01 g |
| Michelada | 33 | 0.66 g | 4.1 g | 0.15 g |
| Almond milk, unsweetened | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.96 g |
| Bloody Mary | 73 | 0.67 g | 3.8 g | 0.23 g |
| Mojito | 61 | 0.09 g | 2.5 g | 0.03 g |
| Beer | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Tomato juice, 100% | 23 | 0.86 g | 4.3 g | 0.29 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in alcoholic beverage?
100 g of alcoholic beverage has 50 kcal. 1 tsp (4.9 g): about 2 kcal. 1 fl oz (29 g): about 15 kcal.
How much protein is in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage contains 0.5 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.025 g in 1 tsp (4.9 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in alcoholic beverage?
100 g contains 626 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does alcoholic beverage have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, alcoholic beverage, wine, cooking has 50 kcal, while alcoholic beverage, pina colada, canned has 237 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169070. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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