what are empty calories

Realities of calories in wine & whisky

Alcoholic beverages primarily consist of water, pure alcohol (chemically known as ethanol), and variable amounts of sugars and carbohydrates; their content of other nutrients, proteins, vitamins, or minerals is usually insignificant. Because they provide almost no nutrients, alcoholic beverages are considered “empty calories.” One gram of alcohol contains 7 calories compared to 4 calories per gram of proteins and carbs, and one gram of fat contains 9 calories.

These are 7 hollow calories from one gm of alcohol because the body never uses them.

1.On average one can of beer, 500 mL has 218 calories

2.On average 750mL bottle of red wine has 625 calories

3. On an average bottle of whisky contains around 1,500 calories.

If you’re a healthy adult:

To reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury, healthy men and women should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day. The less you choose to drink, the lower your risk of harm from alcohol. For some people, not drinking at all is the safest option.