When we speak about cutting back on calories, we’re usually referring to food. However, what about the calories present in your favourite whisky? Or the excess calories in a pint of beer? Going by the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) records, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder (244 calories) has a similar calorie intake as a can of Budweiser (218 calories). So if you’re forgoing the burger from your regular diet, isn’t it conducive to also steer clear of your daily brew?
Before you start palpitating at the thought of life as a teetotaller, here’s a look at the number of calories in your favourite drinks — whisky, beer, wine, vodka, gin, rum and tequila — so you can measure out your proportions and drink cleaner (and responsibly).
From whisky to beer and wine: Here are the number of calories in each of your favourite drinks
Whisky
Whisky purists claim that a dram is best had neat, or on the rocks. In this manner, you’re also cutting out the use of any aerated or carbonated soda as a mixer, which comes with its own additional calories. However, looking purely at the spirit — there are about 71 calories present in 30 ml of whisky, according to USDA
Beer
