Lowest Calorie Alcohol Chart: Surprising Facts

Medically Reviewed By Kayla Loibl | Last Edited : November 14,
2020 | 4 Sources

A common question among individuals who may, or may not have an addiction concern, is which drink has the lowest calorie alcohol. For many, the interest in low calorie drinks is healthy related.

If you are interested in learning more about calories found in alcohol, this link would be a good resource to review. This page would include caloric drink charts including various wines, beers, hard seltzers and mixed beverages.

Another page that can be helpful to you would be physical effects of calories in alcohol. Many find that this page can help provide a better understanding for how our bodies metabolize calories in alcoholic beverages.

This page will build on the information on the first link with additional charts including lowest calorie liquor chart.

What are the Benefits to Low Calorie Drinks?

Before we get into what drinks have lower calories, let’s take a minute to talk about what the benefits are to choosing a drink with lower calories.

One factor would be that calories coming from alcohol has little, if any, nutritional benefit. You may be able to argue a slight benefit depending on what a drink is made with (for example, fruit juice), however most drinks provide no substantial benefit to our health.

As a result, calories from alcoholic drinks are commonly referred to as “empty calories”. If we consume more calories than we burn in a day, then we would store the calories which can lead to weight gain.

So the benefit of lower calorie drinks is that you are avoiding some of the unnecessary calories in drinks. Many liquors can be mixed with soda’s, however choosing a mixer like seltzer, or soda water, would be a lower calorie choice as they have zero calories.

Low calorie drinks does not correlate with a lower percentage of alcohol. This is important to remember, as some may not be aware. Another factor that contributes to having a lower calorie drink would be the serving size of the drink. The standard drink sizes may vary from what we can pour ourselves at home.

Drinks 100 Calories or Less

Obviously, some alcoholic beverages are more weight-friendly than others. Many individuals consider the amount of calories in their drinks when choosing beverages. The reasons can be different for each person. The following alcohol calorie chart includes mixed drinks that are 100 calories or less. Please keep in mind the serving size listed for each drink, as this may vary from drink to drink.

As shown below, rum mixed with diet coke has the lowest amount of calories for a single mixed drink. If a person was to have a drink such as rum neat or rum on the rocks, then the amount of calories would be lower than if it was mixed with soda. This is followed closely by the calories in vodka and diet coke. Dark rum and tequila drinks having a higher caloric count when compared to other drink options.

It's too easy to overdo it with alcoholic calories. While drinks mixed with diet sodas have a lower calorie count, there are other ingredients in the soda that can decreases its health benefits.

Lowest Calorie Liquor Chart

Drink	Serving Size	Calories
Vodka and Seltzer	12 ounce	65 Calories
Champagne	125 ml	86 Calories
Red Wine	175 ml	100 Calories
Scotch on the rocks	35 ml	80 Calories
Gin & Tonic	Single (25 ml)	93 Calories
Vodka and Diet Soda	Single (25 ml)	54 Calories
Rum and Diet Soda	Single (25 ml)	52 Calories
Dark Rum	Single (25 ml)	96 Calories
Tequila	Single (25 ml)	97 Calories
Whiskey & Lemonade	Single (25 ml)	82 Calories
Jack Daniels and Diet Coke	Single (25 ml)	58 Calories
Southern Comfort and Lemonade	Single (25ml)	84 Calories
Southern Comfort and Diet Lemonade	Single (25ml)	60 Calories
Martini Rosso	Single (50 ml)	70 Calories
Lambrini Bianco M/ Dry	150 ml bottle	82 Calories
Lambrini Bianco M/Dry	175 ml glass	96 Calories
Martini Bianco	Single (50 ml)	73 Calories
Martini Extra Dry	Single (50 ml)	48 Calories
Martini Extra Dry	Double (100 ml)	95 Calories
Vermouth, Dry	Single (50 ml)	54 Calories
Vermouth, Sweet	Single (50 ml)	76 Calories

Beer’s That Are 100 Calories or Less

Similar to the section above, please be aware of the serving size being referenced with each calorie count.

The lowest calorie beer shown on the chart below would be Budweiser Select 55 with 55 calories per 12 oz serving. Many low calorie beers will fall between the 80-100 calorie range.

As individuals are becoming more mindful of the calories in their drinks, beer companies are competing with each other to develop lower calorie drink options.

This can be seen as a positive for individuals who are interested in lower calorie options. As time goes on, one can bet that there will be several new drink options that can be added to the chart.

Drink	Serving Size	Calories
Amstel Bier Lager	½ Pint	71 Calories
Amstel Light	12 oz bottle	92 Calories
Banks Bitter	1 Pint	85 Calories
Beck’s Premier Light	12 oz bottle	64 Calories
Best/Premium Bitter	½ Pint	99 Calories
Boddingtons Draught Bitter	½ Pint	94 Calories
Bud Ice	½ Pint	82 Calories
Budweiser Select 55	12 oz bottle	55 Calories
Busch Light	12 oz can	95 Calories
Carling	½ Pint	96 Calories
Carling Rock	½ Pint	94 Calories
Carlsberg Lager	½ Pint	91 Calories
Corona Light	12 oz bottle	100 Calories
Corona Premier	12 oz bottle	90 Calories
Fosters	½ Pint	97 Calories
Genesse Light	12 oz can	100 Calories
John Smiths Bitter	½ Pint	74 Calories
Laguintas Day Time IPA	12 oz can	98 Calories
Low Alcohol Bitter	½ Pint	37 Calories
Low Alcohol Bitter Pint	Pint	74 Calories
Low Alcohol Lager	½ Pint	45 Calories
Low Alcohol Lager	Pint	91 Calories
Michelob ULTRA	12 oz bottle	95 Calories
Michelob Ultra Amber	12 oz bottle	95 Calories
Michelob Ultra Pure Gold Organic Light Lager	12 oz bottle	85 Calories
Miller 64	12 oz bottle	64 Calories
Miller Light	12 oz can	96 Calories
Milwaukee’s Best Light	12 oz can	96 Calories
Natural Light	12 oz can	95 Calories
Premium Lager	½ Pint	82 Calories
Regular Lager	½ Pint	82 Calories
Regular Bitter	½ Pint	85 Calories
Saint Archer Gold Light Lager Beer	12 oz can	95 Calories
Sinner Ruby Redbird	12 oz bottle	95 Calories
Skol Lager	½ Pint	68 Calories
Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA	12 oz can	95 Calories
Trophy Bitter	½ Pint	85 Calories
Whitebread Best Bitter	½ Pint	94 Calories

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Hard Seltzers That Are 100 Calories or Less

Similar to the sections above, please be aware of the serving size being referenced with each calorie count.

The lowest calorie hard seltzer option would be Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water coming in with 88 Calories.

Drink	Serving Size	Calories
White Claw	355 ml	100 Calories
Bud Light Seltzer	355 ml	100 Calories
Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer	355 ml	90 Calories
Truly Hard Seltzer	355 ml	100 Calories
Corona Hard Seltzer	355 ml	90 Calories
Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water	355 ml	88 Calories

Concerning Signs from Drinking Alcohol

Alcohol is among the most widely-used psychoactive substances in the world. It could have powerful effects on a person’s mental state and mood. It is important to note the concerning signs for alcohol use. If you consume alcoholic drinks, do so responsible and in moderation. Individuals who drink alcohol regularly or consume larger quantities, are at a higher risk for developing health concerns and an addiction to alcohol.

Signs to be aware of would be:

· Drinking more than you initially intended

· Drinking more frequently than in the past

· Missing important family and social events

· Your drinking has a negative impact on your career

· Your drinking has a negative impact on your relationships

· Experiencing hangovers frequently

· Blacking out

If you, or someone you know, can identify with any of the above points, take time to do your research. These do not mean that an individual is an alcoholic, or will become an alcoholic. However, if you are experiencing negative consequences from your drinking it is worth exploring.

Talking to someone you trust could be a place to start. Some choose to talk about their concerns with their Primary Care Physician and hear their feedback. Others feel that attending therapy is a positive choice as this can help address other concerns that they may be facing.

There are other resources for those wishing to quit drinking; these can be used in conjunction with hypnosis or as stand-alone treatments:

If you found this page helpful, then the following may be of interest to you:

Alcohol calorie chart. How many calories are there in your drink?
Alcohol and weight gain. How does drinking impact on your weight?
Alcohol allergy. Are you suffering a reaction to alcohol?
Alcoholism as disease. Is alcoholism a disease or a choice?
Alcohol gastritis. Help and advice for those suffering from a very common complaint.
Calories in alcohol. How do calories from alcohol impact on our metabolism?

Lead Writer/Reviewer : Kayla Loibl

Licensed Medical Health Professional

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I am a Mental Health Counselor who is licensed in both New York (LMHC) and North Carolina (LCMHC). I have been working in the Mental Health field since 2015. I have worked in a residential setting, an outpatient program and an inpatient addictions program. I began working in Long Island, NY and then in Guelph, Ontario after moving to Canada. Read More

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