We are open Monday-Wednesday from 9am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday from 9am-7pm. Curbside pickup orders are open daily from 9am-5pm. Please visit our Events page to learn about upcoming In-store tastings. Please visit our Specials page to review our current sales ad.
How Many Calories Are There in An Ounce of Vodka? |
Typically, an ounce of vodka contains 65 calories. Since the standard shot in New Jersey is 1.5 ounces (standards can vary by state), it contains around 98 calories. For comparison, the number of calories in a standard 12-ounce bottle of traditional beer is around 150. The total number of calories in your vodka shot can vary depending on many factors including brand, style, and variety. Here, the experts from Joe Canal's in Woodbridge, NJ, explain what may or may not affect the caloric content of your drinks. Vodka and CaloriesTo figure out how many calories you are consuming with an ounce of vodka, you need to learn a little about its ingredients and manufacturing process. Why Does Vodka Have So Many Calories?While the caloric content may vary slightly depending on the way vodka is made, the main factor affecting the number of calories is the amount of alcohol. For example, 80-proof vodka has less alcohol than 90-proof vodka. That's why a shot of 80-proof vodka contains around 98 calories while a shot of 90-proof vodka contains over 110. Meanwhile, a shot of 100-proof vodka will bring you around 125 calories. Does Flavored Vodka Have More Calories?It may seem that adding flavors to vodka should increase its caloric content. After all, shouldn't chocolate vodka have more calories than pure 80-proof vodka without additives? However, flavoring rarely adds many calories to the total number. Here are some examples:
The difference between 65 and 83 calories per ounce may seem substantial. However, it can only make a difference if you consume a significant amount of liquor. If you have just a couple of shots, a few extra calories won't have any effect on your weight. What About the Type of Vodka?Not all vodkas are created equal. Some manufacturers use potatoes to create vodka while others use grains such as corn, wheat, and barley. You can even buy vodka that's made from grapes. Regardless of the initial product that vodka is made of, the number of calories varies slightly. While logically it may seem that potato vodka should contain more calories than grape vodka, they are about the same. All the carbohydrates from potato and grain vodka disappear during the fermentation and distillation process. How Is Vodka Made?The key ingredients of vodka are a high-starch or sugar plant (e.g., cereal grains and potatoes) and yeast. The secondary ingredient is water. The processes that turn water and grains into liquor include:
The quality of vodka depends on the quality of the above processes. To achieve the highest-quality vodka, many manufacturers distill it several times. Some brands boast that since they have top-quality ingredients, their vodka doesn't need to be distilled more than once or twice. Alcohol and CaloriesWhy does vodka contain so many calories? The answer is simple, it contains a lot of alcohol. Alcohol is extremely high in calories. It's second only to pure fat. Calories that you consume with alcohol carry no nutritional value. So, you don't feel full when you drink vodka. Vodka CocktailsIf you decide to make a cocktail, it will contain many more calories than the same amount of pure vodka. Keep in mind that cocktails are often made with high-calorie syrups or juices. For example, one glass of seemingly harmless vodka tonic contains around 175 calories. Meanwhile, a cosmopolitan contains an impressive 330 calories. Choose High-Quality Vodka with Low-Calorie ContentWhile most vodkas have the same number of calories, the quality of these liquors varies tremendously. Vodka that's made of poor-quality ingredients is likely to taste worse and cause you to feel bad after drinking it. Meanwhile, top-quality vodka is a noble liquor. At Joe Canal's, we are always ready to answer any questions about our vast selection of spirits and other products. Decades of experience in the liquor business allow us to make extensive recommendations and help you choose the right drink for any occasion. We offer local Woodbridge, NJ, delivery. Contact us to learn the details. |
Copyright © 2024 All rights reserved • Privacy Policy • Terms & Conditions | Powered by WineFetch |