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Alcohol Carbohydrates

As far as the question of carbohydrates in alcohol is concerned, there is a myth that non-alcoholic drinks contain less carbs, when compared with the regular alcoholic beverages. But the reality is the other way round and non-alcoholic beverages in fact contain higher carbs content. Different alcoholic drinks contain varied amounts of alcohol carbohydrate content, thus it becomes of prime importance to take a note of alcohol carbohydrates, because if you are consuming a high carb drink and that too at frequent intervals, then it can be hazardous for your body.

Here is presented a table that gives information about the alcohol content in different drinks:

Alcohol Item (Serving size) Carbs (g)
Beer Regular (12 fl oz) 13g
Beer Light (12 fl oz) 4.5g
Wine Red (3.5 fl oz) 1.75g
Wine Rose (3.5 fl oz) 1.5
Wine White (3.5 fl oz) 1g
Cider Dry (1 pint) 15g
Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whisky (1 fl oz) 0g
Sherry (2 fl oz) 3g
Port (2 fl oz) 6g
Guinness (1/2 pint) 4g


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