Nutrition & Food
Intermediate

Calories from Alcohol

Energy from pure alcohol (ethanol) at 7 kcal per gram.

Formula

EA=7AE_A = 7A

Variables

AAlcohol (g)

Example

14 g (one drink) ⇒ 98 kcal

Did You Know?

Alcohol calories are often called "empty" because ethanol delivers energy but virtually no vitamins or minerals.