Calories in 1 Shot of Tequila
1 shot of tequila (42 g) has 97 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
Most of these calories come from alcohol. The rest come from 0 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of protein and 0 g of fat. For comparison, 2 shots of tequila has 194 calories. Burning 97 calories takes about 17 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Tequila: common questions
How many calories are in 1 shot of tequila?
1 shot of tequila weighs about 42 g and has 97 calories.
How much protein is in 1 shot of tequila?
1 shot of tequila has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 shot of tequila?
1 shot of tequila has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much tequila is 100 calories?
100 calories of tequila is 43 g, about 1 jigger of tequila.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710705. Original description: Tequila. Portion weights are USDA household measures.