Whiskey and ginger ale: Nutrition Facts
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Whiskey and ginger ale contains 83 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from alcohol, with 31% from carbohydrates and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 6.7 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 | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.003 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium C | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Alcohol 69%
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)
- Sugars6.7 gabove the median for 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)
- Sodium6 mgabove the median for liquor and cocktails (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.1 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 | 85.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 8.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gin and tonic | 84 | 0 g | 6.6 g | 0 g |
| Vodka and tonic | 84 | 0 g | 6.6 g | 0 g |
| Sangria, white | 83 | 0.04 g | 7.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Seven and Seven | 87 | 0.04 g | 7.6 g | 0.02 g |
| Sangria, red | 85 | 0.04 g | 7.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Singapore Sling | 93 | 0.12 g | 7.3 g | 0.04 g |
| Fruit punch, alcoholic | 90 | 0.14 g | 8.1 g | 0.04 g |
| Cocktail, NFS | 89 | 0 g | 7.8 g | 0.19 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in whiskey and ginger ale?
100 g of whiskey and ginger ale has 83 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 25 kcal. 1 drink (225 g): about 187 kcal.
How much protein is in whiskey and ginger ale?
Whiskey and ginger ale contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 fl oz (30 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 whiskey and ginger ale?
Whiskey and ginger ale has 6.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in whiskey and ginger ale?
Whiskey and ginger ale contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in whiskey and ginger ale?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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 2710659. 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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