Whisky: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of whisky has 250 kcal. 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz) (42 g): 105 kcal.
Whisky is in the family Drinks. Per 100 g it provides 0 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 0 g fat.
What whisky provides most
No nutrient reaches 10% of the Daily Value in 100 g of whisky.
Whisky per serving
The serving is 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz), 42 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 0.04 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.04 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Whisky nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 250 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0.1 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 1 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.05 mg | 0 % |
| B6 | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B9 · Folate | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Iron | 0.02 mg | 0 % |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.02 mg | 0 % |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other drinks
Of 9 foods in this family on Micela, whisky ranks 1st for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥃 Whisky | 250 | 0 g |
| 2 | 🍹 Tropical drink | 174 | 0.42 g |
| 3 | 🍶 Sake | 134 | 0.5 g |
| 4 | 🍷 Wine | 85 | 0.07 g |
| 5 | 🧃 Juice | 45 | 0.7 g |
| 6 | 🍺 Beer | 43 | 0.46 g |
| 7 | 🥤 Soda | 42 | 0 g |
| 8 | ☕ Coffee | 1 | 0.12 g |
| 9 | 🍵 Tea | 1 | 0 g |
Where it comes from
Scotland and Ireland both claim it.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does whisky have?
100 g of whisky has 250 kcal. 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz) (42 g) has 105 kcal.
How much protein does whisky have?
0 g per 100 g; 0 g in 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz).
How many carbs does whisky have?
0.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0.1 g sugars.
Where does whisky come from?
Scotland and Ireland both claim it. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 14052 · Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof · Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof
One serving (1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)) is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers