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When you’re health conscious, it’s a given that you’re going to spend time thinking about what you eat. But what you might be surprised to know is how many calories are in most alcoholic drinks. Some of the most popular drinks ring in at over 500 calories, and others at less than 100 calories.
This doesn’t mean you should never drink them, or that you should drink more than one, but it is something to be aware of as you decide on your drink of choice. It's also worth noting that every bartender will make drinks differently and that calories are not the only thing to be considered.
With that in mind, we rounded up the average calorie count of some of your favorite alcoholic drinks — and how to lower the calorie count on some with simple swaps.
Michelob Ultra is only 95 calories.
A Michelob Ultra is only 95 calories. Michelob ULTRAA 12-ounce bottle of Michelob Ultra is only 95 calories. This "superior light beer" is 4.2% alcohol by volume and is one of few beers that a full bottle still keeps you under 100 calories.
You'll be able to take one shot of Fireball for about 100 calories.
One shot of Fireball is 108 calories. Fireball Whisky on Facebook1 shot of Fireball is 108 calories, so if you fill your shot glass almost all the way full, you’ll have a 100 calorie portion of this cinnamon flavored whiskey, according to Spoon University.
One shot of tequila will come in under 100 calories.
A 1-ounce shot of tequila is 64-69 calories. Joe Raedle/NewsmakersSimilar to a shot of vodka, a 1-ounce shot of tequila is 64-69 calories, according to Built Lean.
A Budweiser has over 100 calories — opt for a Budweiser Select to lower the calories.
A Budweiser beer is 145 calories. BudweiserA 12-ounce bottle of Budweiser, "the king of beers," weighs in at 145 calories. You could also opt for a 12-ounce Budweiser Select, with a little less alcohol by volume, for a 99 calorie equivalent, according to Shape.
Cranberry vodkas hover at about 100 calories.
A vodka cranberry is 130 calories per serving. GettyA cran vodka or vodka cranberry is 130 calories per serving when made with 1-2 ounces of vodka and 5 ounces of cranberry juice, according to Fitness Blender.
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1.5 fl oz
Calories: 107
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Carbs: 11g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
107
Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, 1.5 ounce
Calories: 108
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Carbs: 11g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
108
Fireball, 1 shot
Calories: 103
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Carbs: 0g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
103
Fireball, 1.5 fl oz
Calories: 107
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Carbs: 11g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
107
Fireball, 1.5 oz
Calories: 108
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Carbs: 0g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
108
Fireball-1.75l, 1.5 oz.
Calories: 108
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Carbs: 11g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
108
Dr. Mcgillicuddy's, 1.5 ounce
Calories: 69
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Carbs: 11g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
69
Fireball Whiskey, 0.05 of loaf
Calories: 300
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Carbs: 34g
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Fat: 16g
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Protein: 3g
300
El Chico, 1.25 fl oz
Calories: 90
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Carbs: 23g
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
90
Fireball (as fat), 1.5 oz
Calories: 108
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Carbs: 0g
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Fat: 12g
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Protein: 0g