What Calories are found in Vodka Per Shot?

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Hi Revellers.

I enjoy having a vodka shot occasionally, but I’m curious about its calorie content. Can someone please clarify how many calories are typically in a shot of vodka? Also, does the calorie count vary between different brands or types of vodka?

Thanks for your help…

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Hello there. Not really. Oil contains a high number of calories since calories are a measure of energy rather than substance. A shot of vodka provides around 96 calories of energy.

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I’d recommend avoiding alcohol as much as possible. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain strength, build muscle, train for an event, or recover from an injury or illness, alcohol can hinder all of these goals.

Alcohol and fitness don’t go well together. Many people trying to improve their diet and fitness may inadvertently undermine their progress by continuing to drink.

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Yes, consuming alcohol can lead to weight gain, both directly and indirectly. When you consume food and alcohol together, your body prioritizes breaking down the alcohol first. Additionally, alcohol inhibits the burning of fat.

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The term “heat required to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius” isn’t really relevant here. There are two primary ways to define “calorie.” The chemistry definition is one approach, but the more relevant definition here is the amount of chemical energy that the body can use. By this definition, gasoline, for example, has no calories.

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Fat = 9 kilocalories per gram Alcohol = 7 kilocalories per gram Protein = 4 kilocalories per gram Carbs = 4 kilocalories per gram

A kilocalorie is what we all call 1 calorie.

If you eat one tablespoon of butter (14.2 grams) you will have consumed 102 calories.

If you drink one shot (1.5 oz, 42 grams) of 80 proof vodka you will have consumed 97 calories.

Think of each shot as basically the same as eating a tablespoon of butter, because in terms of calories, they are nearly identical.

I hope this helps, because it’s the truth.

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Hi Revellers,

A standard shot of vodka (1.5 oz) generally contains about 97 calories. This count can vary slightly between brands and types due to differences in proof and formulation, but the variation is usually minimal. Cheers to informed choices!

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A 1.5-ounce shot of vodka contains different calorie amounts based on its proof: 70 proof has 85 calories, 80 proof has 96 calories, and 90 proof has 110 calories.