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How many calories in
whiskey?

Whiskey comes in around 250 calories per 100g. A 12-oz serving is 888 calories; a 16-oz pour is 1183. Sweetened drinks are the #1 hidden calorie source for most people.

250
kcal · 100g
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical whiskey serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
213 kcal
0.0g
4 oz (113g)
283 kcal
0.0g
1 cup (~150g)
375 kcal
0.0g
In your day

What 250 calories means.

Balanced — whiskey sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
13%
per 100g · 0g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking47 min
🏃 Running25 min
🚴 Cycling27 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Whiskey vs. similar foods.

How whiskey stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Whiskey
250 kcal / 100g
0g
263 kcal / 100g
0g
231 kcal / 100g
0g
231 kcal / 100g
0g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in whiskey?

Whiskey has approximately 250 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 213 calories.

How much protein is in whiskey?

0g of protein per 100g. That puts whiskey at roughly 0.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other beverages sources.

How do I log whiskey accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is whiskey good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Whiskey sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.