Black Russian: Nutrition Facts
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Black Russian contains 279 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from alcohol, with 30% from carbohydrates and 0.4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in liquor and cocktails on FoodFactly, where the median is 107 kcal per 100 g across 69 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 279 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.14 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.048 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 17.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.04 g | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.008 mg | 0.6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.072 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.4 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium C | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Potassium C | 15 mg | 0.3% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 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 0.1%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 0.4%
- Alcohol 70%
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
- Protein0.04 gbelow the median for liquor and cocktails (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars17.4 gin the top quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 6.6 g)
- Fat0.14 gabove the median for liquor and cocktails (median 0.04 g)
- Saturated fat0.048 gin the top quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 0.001 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.014 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.048 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 28.1 g |
| Caffeine C | 12 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Alexander | 238 | 1.1 g | 18.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Pina Colada | 151 | 0.36 g | 19.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe | 174 | 0.42 g | 22.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Mai Tai | 149 | 0.18 g | 16.5 g | 0.07 g |
| Tom Collins | 123 | 0.08 g | 16.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Whiskey sour | 123 | 0.08 g | 16.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Margarita | 122 | 0.08 g | 16.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Daiquiri | 119 | 0.09 g | 15.6 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in black Russian?
100 g of black Russian has 279 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 84 kcal. 1 drink (75 g): about 209 kcal.
How much protein is in black Russian?
Black Russian contains 0.04 g of protein per 100 g (0.1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.012 g in 1 fl oz (30 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other liquor and cocktails, that is below the median (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in black Russian?
Black Russian has 21.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 17.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in black Russian?
Black Russian contains 0.14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.048 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in black Russian?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710672. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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