Tequila: Nutrition Facts
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Tequila contains 231 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz, no ice (28 g) provides about 65 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from alcohol, with 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (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 | 231 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 0.006 mg | 0.5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.004 mg | 0.3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.013 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron C | 0.04 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium C | 2 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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
- Alcohol 100%
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 gin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 6.6 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 0.04 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 0.001 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of liquor and cocktails (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.6 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 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 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 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 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 | 66.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 33.4 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 80 proof | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Brandy | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Whiskey | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Scotch | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Gin | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Rum | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tequila?
100 g of tequila has 231 kcal. 1 fl oz, no ice (28 g): about 65 kcal. 1 shot (42 g): about 97 kcal. 1 jigger (42 g): about 97 kcal.
How much protein is in tequila?
Tequila contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 fl oz, no ice (28 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other liquor and cocktails, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in tequila?
Tequila has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tequila?
Tequila contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in tequila?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% 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 2710705. 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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