Having a drink every now and then is often an enjoyable treat to share with friends, as long as it’s consumed sensibly. Drinking too much is not only bad for your health, but it can also cause you to put on weight. The table below shows the typical nutritional values of different alcoholic drinks, along with the units of alcohol.
Alcohol by volume
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Approx. Units of alcohol per 125ml glass according to strength |
Approx. Nutrition per 100ml |
Approx. Nutrition per 125ml serving |
| 1. Red wines 11% - 15% ABV Claret reserve, Cote du Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-pape, Chianti Classico, Rosso, Rioja, Doura Reserva, Reserve Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon |
1.5 units to 1.9 units | 76 kcals 315 kJ 0.1g Protein 0.2g Carbohydrate of which 0.2g Sugars 0g Fat |
95 kcals 394 kJ 0.13g Protein 0.25g Carbohydrate of which 0.25g Sugars 0g Fat |
| 2. White wines 11% - 14% ABV Dry, Muscadet, Sancerre, Bianco Moncaro |
1.5 units to 1.6 units | 75 kcals 309 kJ 0.1g Protein 0.6g Carbohydrate of which 0.6g Sugars 0g Fat |
94 kcals 386 kJ 0.13g Protein 0.75g Carbohydrate of which 0.75g Sugars 0g Fat |
| 3. White wines 8% - 13.5% ABV Medium, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis |
1.5 units to 1.6 units | 75 kcals 313 kJ 0.1g Protein 3g Carbohydrate of which 3g Sugars 0g Fat |
94 kcals 391 kJ 0.13g Protein 3.75g Carbohydrate of which 3.75g Sugars 0g Fat |
| 4. White wines 10% - 15% ABV Sweet, Sauternes |
1.8 units | 94 kcals 394 kJ 0.2g Protein 5.9g Carbohydrate of which 5.9g Sugars 0g Fat |
118 kcals 493 kJ 0.25g Protein 12g Carbohydrate of which 12g Sugars 0g Fat |
Alcohol by volume
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Approx. Units of alcohol per 50ml glass according to strength |
Approx. Nutrition per 100ml |
Approx. Nutrition per 50ml serving |
| 5. Fortified Wines 19% - 20% ABV Port, Ruby, Special Reserve, Vintage |
1.0 units | 157 kcals 655 kJ 0.1g Protein 12g Carbohydrate of which 12g Sugars 0g Fat |
79 kcals 328 kJ trace Protein 6g Carbohydrate of which 6g Sugars 0g Fat |
| 6. Sherry 17.5% - 20% ABV Sweet, Cream, Pale cream, Rich cream |
1.0 unit | 135 kcals 570 kJ 0.3g Protein 6.9g Carbohydrate of which 6.9g Sugars 0g Fat |
68 kcals 285 kJ 0.15g Protein 3.5g Carbohydrate of which 3.5g Sugars 0g Fat |
Alcohol by volume
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Approx. Units of alcohol per 25ml glass according to strength |
Approx. Nutrition per 100ml |
Approx. Nutrition per 25ml serving |
| 7. Whisky/Whiskey 40% ABV Highland Malt, Highland Malt 12 yr, Scotch, Irish |
1.0 unit | 222 kcals 919 kJ trace Protein trace Carbohydrate of which trace Sugars 0g Fat |
56 kcals 230 kJ trace Protein trace Carbohydrate of which trace Sugars 0g Fat |
| 8. Brandy 40% ABV Armagnac, Calvados, Brandy 3 yr |
1.0 unit | 222 kcals 919 kJ trace Protein trace Carbohydrate of which trace Sugars 0g Fat |
56 kcals 230 kJ trace Protein trace Carbohydrate of which trace Sugars 0g Fat |
| 9. Gin & Vodka 37.5% - 40% ABV Original Dry, Dry, Vodka |
1.0 unit | 222 kcals 919 kJ trace Protein trace Carbohydrate of which trace Sugars 0g Fat |
56 kcals 230 kJ trace Protein trace Carbohydrate of which trace Sugars 0g Fat |
10. Ciders: |
Approx. Units of alcohol per glass according to strength |
Approx. Nutrition per 100ml |
Approx. Nutrition per 284ml (½ pint) serving |
| a) 4.5% - 6% ABV Dry / Medium dry / Organic & Vintage |
284ml (½ pint) 1.4 units 500ml 2.5 units |
36 kcals 152 kJ trace Protein 2.6g Carbohydrate of which 2.6g Sugars 0g Fat |
102 kcals 432 kJ trace Protein 7.4g Carbohydrate of which 7.4g Sugars 0g Fat |
| b) 1% ABV Low alcohol |
284ml (½ pint) 0.3 units 500ml 0.5 units |
17 kcals 74 kJ trace Protein 3.6g Carbohydrate of which 3.6g Sugars 0g Fat |
48 kcals 210 kJ trace Protein 10g Carbohydrate of which 10g Sugars 0g Fat |
| c) 8.0 % - 8.2% ABV Vintage Perry & Extra Strong Cider |
284ml (½ pint) 2.0 units 500ml 4.0 units |
68 kcals 285 kJ trace Protein 7.3g Carbohydrate of which 7.3g Sugars 0g Fat |
193 kcals 809 kJ trace Protein 14g Carbohydrate of which 14g Sugars 0g Fat |
| d) 6% ABV Leckford Cider |
330ml 2.0 units | 55 kcals 230 kJ trace Protein 3.1g Carbohydrate of which 1.8g Sugars 0g Fat |
156 kcals 653 kJ trace Protein 8.8g Carbohydrate of which 5.1g Sugars 0g Fat |
For more information
Nutrition Advice Service
Waitrose Limited
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8YA
Tel: 0800 188884
Visit: www.waitrose.com/nutrition
Email: nutrition@waitrose.co.uk