Calories
per Gram of Alcohol
There
are 7 calories in a gram of alcohol, which makes it a fairly high calorie
food item. By comparison, protein and carbs contain less than 4 calories
per gram. So, if you're following a calorie-controlled diet, it may be
best to avoid alcohol-calories entirely - at least until your weight is
reduced.
Alcohol
May Increase Appetite and Calorie-Intake
Alcohol
can increase your appetite and therefore the amount of calories you eat.
A Canadian study shows that an alcoholic drink taken before a meal increased
calorie intake to a greater extent than a carbohydrate-based drink.
Alcohol
Calories and Health
Diet
studies show that small-to-moderate alcohol intake (1-4 units* of alcohol/day)
is extremely good for health. But a higher alcohol-intake not only
means a higher calorie-intake, it also triggers higher risks of coronary
heart disease, liver disease and some cancers.
Alcohol
Units* and Calories
Beer
(glass) - about 90 calories = 1 unit of alcohol.
Wine (small glass) - about 90 calories = 1 unit of alcohol.
Spirits (25ml measure) - about 50 calories = 1 unit of alcohol.
For
calorie details of 2500 Foods, see Calories
in Foods |
