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KJaxFL
KJaxFL Posts: 16
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Is it better to drink a few shots than drink a lot of beer, Calorie-wise?

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  • KJaxFL
    KJaxFL Posts: 16
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    Is it better to drink a few shots than drink a lot of beer, Calorie-wise?
  • mydogmesa2
    mydogmesa2 Posts: 205 Member
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    Serving size is one glass (200 ml)
    Calories

    Margarita 453
    Martini 413
    Mint Julep 143
    Old Fashioned 206
    Pina Colada 297
    Screwdriver 200
    Singapore Sling 230
    Sloe Gin Fizz 120
    Tequila Sunrise 253
    Tom Collins 120
    Black Russian 291
    Whisky Sour 166
    Blue Lagoon 179
    White Russian 360
    Bailey's lrish Cream 468

    A shot of JD had 78 calories and th eaverage beer has around 150 calories. Have a good weekend!
  • Bolton1983
    Bolton1983 Posts: 12 Member
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    What about Tequila?
  • bldntz1856
    bldntz1856 Posts: 14 Member
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    They both contain alcohol. It's not which is worse, but that neither one is a great option when you are trying to improve you health. Avoiding alcohol when you are focused on improving your fitness level is the best option, and if you cannot avoid it limit yourself to 2 drinks. The alcohol will eventually turn into sugar and also blunts any of the fat burning that you have worked so hard to achieve. Have fun, just not too much fun!

    :drinker:
  • kkylstad
    kkylstad Posts: 75
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    Serving size is one glass (200 ml)
    Calories

    Margarita 453
    Martini 413
    Mint Julep 143
    Old Fashioned 206
    Pina Colada 297
    Screwdriver 200
    Singapore Sling 230
    Sloe Gin Fizz 120
    Tequila Sunrise 253
    Tom Collins 120
    Black Russian 291
    Whisky Sour 166
    Blue Lagoon 179
    White Russian 360
    Bailey's lrish Cream 468

    A shot of JD had 78 calories and th eaverage beer has around 150 calories. Have a good weekend!

    wow...thanks! this is gonna help me in the future!!:drinker:
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
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    sadly bldntz is right. Alcohol, while very fun, is not a good way to get your calories. Sure it contains grains, but not in the good way.:noway:
  • jessneill
    jessneill Posts: 380 Member
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    sadly bldntz is right. Alcohol, while very fun, is not a good way to get your calories. Sure it contains grains, but not in the good way.:noway:

    You mean I can't add that to my daily fiber intake? :drinker: :happy:
  • mydogmesa2
    mydogmesa2 Posts: 205 Member
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    Check this out. It has the calorie content for any beer you can imagine and lots of hard alcohols and mixed drinks:


    http://recipecircus.com/recipes/awsum34/TIDBITS---You-Need-To-Know/Beer.html
  • KJaxFL
    KJaxFL Posts: 16
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    Serving size is one glass (200 ml)
    Calories

    Margarita 453
    Martini 413
    Mint Julep 143
    Old Fashioned 206
    Pina Colada 297
    Screwdriver 200
    Singapore Sling 230
    Sloe Gin Fizz 120
    Tequila Sunrise 253
    Tom Collins 120
    Black Russian 291
    Whisky Sour 166
    Blue Lagoon 179
    White Russian 360
    Bailey's lrish Cream 468

    A shot of JD had 78 calories and th eaverage beer has around 150 calories. Have a good weekend!


    Thanks..This helps me a lot
  • rhondababy
    rhondababy Posts: 119
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    I think the Martini calories are wrong- just a shot of gin, or vodka, a drizzle of dry vermouth and a couple olives. that should be under 100.
  • mydogmesa2
    mydogmesa2 Posts: 205 Member
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    I think the Martini calories are wrong- just a shot of gin, or vodka, a drizzle of dry vermouth and a couple olives. that should be under 100.

    Sorry It was 113 not 413 my bad lol.
  • tatumas
    tatumas Posts: 7
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    Some beers are okay...Becks Premier light has around 64 calories in a 12oz beer and Mich Ultra has about 90. Make sure you are getting the PREMIER light versus light. This beer is an imported beer so it is more expensive but it is worth it if you want a refreshing beverage.

    Shots probably are better calorie wise but you sure will get drunk a lot faster...so I guess it just depends if you want a bad hangover in the morning. :flowerforyou: Smirnoff has about 70 calories.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,060 Member
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    Some good sites for Alcohol references and all kinds of great searches:
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    http://www.carb-counter.org/beverages/search/Alcoholic beverage/1400 (Carbs)

    http://www.calorieking.com/foods/ ( ---just use their "search" box, no sign-up necessary. Great site)

    http://www.calorie-count.com/

    http://www.zilchmixers.com/?Click=36 (sugar free mixes for "froo-froo-with umbrella" drinks)
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    (--I was a past Margarita-girl. At 500 calories minimum, I had to made some changes!)
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    I found Cabernet to be the best choice.
    It can be savored, there are lots of choices, and it is low-carb, and low-sugar. Beer and mixed drinks have a lot of carbs. Mixed drinks sometimes have lots of sugar. Plus Cabernet has a lot of antioxidants. Below is the nutrition facts I entered into MFP food database.

    ::::::Nutrition Facts Cabernet:::::: "en Vino veritas" (in wine there is truth)

    Calorie King - Cabernet Servings: of 5.2 oz
    1 serving --(5.2 oz ea.)
    Calories----129
    Sodium
    0 mg
    Total Fat
    0 g
    Potassium--- 0 mg
    Total Carbs---6 g
    Sugars
    6 g

    TGIF :drinker: :tongue:
  • bigdane321
    bigdane321 Posts: 233 Member
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    My diet only goes so far. Eat! Drink and be happy in moderation of coarse.
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
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    bigdane321

    Like it!!!

    dd
  • jlruhlman
    jlruhlman Posts: 15
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    i drink bacardi and diet- 0 calories!!!!! drink up! ;o)

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