Calories in 8 Fl Oz of Whiskey
8 fl oz of whiskey (224 g) has 517 calories. That is 26% 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, 12 fl oz of whiskey has 776 calories. Burning 517 calories takes about 92 minutes of brisk walking or 42 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Whiskey calories by serving size
Common amounts of whiskey with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g | 65 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 shot | 42 g | 97 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 jigger | 42 g | 97 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 116 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 drink | 63 g | 146 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 2 shots | 84 g | 194 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 2 jiggers | 84 g | 194 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 262 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 2 drinks | 126 g | 291 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 462 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 8 fl oz | 224 g | 517 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
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Calories per 100 g compared with other alcoholic drinks.
Whiskey: common questions
How many calories are in 8 fl oz of whiskey?
8 fl oz of whiskey weighs about 224 g and has 517 calories.
How much protein is in 8 fl oz of whiskey?
8 fl oz of whiskey has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 fl oz of whiskey?
8 fl oz of whiskey has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much whiskey is 100 calories?
100 calories of whiskey is 43 g, about 1 shot of whiskey.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710700. Original description: Whiskey. Portion weights are USDA household measures.