Emed News Thursday, November 13, 2008   Alcohol and diet Alcohol comes from fermenting starches and sugars. Alcohol has about 7 calories per gram. These are measured "empty" calories because alcohol contains no advantageous nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Alcohol has about 7 calories per gram. These are considered "empty" calories because alcohol contains no beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. A 12-ounce beer contains about 150 calories. Sugary, carbonated beverages and fruit juices contribute additional calories when mixed with alcohol in a cocktail. Beers, wines, and liquors all contain different amounts of alcohol. In general, a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor have about the same amount of alcohol and the same number of calories. Beer is 3 - 8% alcohol. "Light" or lower-calorie beers are closer to 3% alcohol. "Hard" liquors contain about 40% alcohol and tend to be higher in calories. White wines average 12% alcohol, and red wines average 14% alcohol. "Proof" means the alcohol content of distilled liquors.   posted by emedinfo @4:19 AM permanent link   | |    Bookmark & Share     << Home

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