Calories in vodka

80 proof (40% ABV). 231 kcal (967 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.

Vodka is a neutral spirit with no carbohydrate, sugar, fat or protein, yet it has 231 kcal (967 kJ) per 100 g at the standard 80 proof (40% ABV). Every one of those calories comes from the 33.4 g of alcohol, since alcohol supplies about 7 kcal per gram. The rest of the liquid is water, and the vitamin and mineral content is effectively zero.

Where the energy comes from

Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors, and 7 kcal per gram for alcohol:

Things worth knowing

• A US shot (1.5 fl oz, 44 ml) has about 97 kcal (406 kJ). A UK single measure of 25 ml has about 54 kcal (225 kJ), and an Australian 30 ml nip about 65 kcal (271 kJ).
• Vodka is usually drunk mixed, and the mixer often matters most. USDA's standard vodka and soda is about 133 kcal per drink, vodka and tonic about 189 kcal, and vodka and cola about 200 kcal.
• Strength drives calories. At 100 proof (50% ABV) the figure rises to 295 kcal per 100 g, so a 44 ml shot comes to roughly 124 kcal instead of 97.
• "Zero carbs" does not mean zero energy: plain vodka has no sugar, but its alcohol calories count in full. Flavoured vodkas and vodka-based liqueurs may contain added sugar, so check the label.

Converting these figures

One 1 shot (1.5 fl oz, 44 ml) of vodka is 97 kcal, which is 406 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.

It takes 103 g of vodka to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.