Calories and Carbohydrates of Seltzer, Beer, Wine and Liquor

Regular beer is about 5% alcohol. But it has 150 calories per serving. 

Craft beer can total 200 calories per 12 ounces.

A standard glass of wine is 5 ounces. Average counts per serving include:

•    White wine: 121 calories and 10% alcohol

•    Red wine: 125 calories and 12%-15% alcohol

•    Champagne (4-ounce glass): 84 calories and 12% alcohol

A shot (1.5 ounces) of rum, gin, tequila, or whiskey has about the same number of calories as a can of hard seltzer.

•    A small (6-ounce) mojito has 143 calories

•    A 4-ounce margarita has 168 calories

•    Pina Coladas and other frozen drinks can pack 500 calories or more

Carbohydrates:

•    Beer: 12.8 grams of carbs per 12-ounce serving

•    Light beer: 5.3 grams per serving

•    Wine: Up to 4 grams per 5-ounce serving 

•    Liquor: 0 carbs