Vodka Nutrition Facts

Whiskey, vodka, gin, rum are all distilled beverages and they contain alcohol. There are various types of vodka such as neutral or flavored vodka. Fruit flavors in vodka like oranges, apples, berries are very popular. Russian and Polish vodka are known for their exceptional quality. Russians love vodka as Germans love beer. Absolut, Gray Goose, Smirnoff, White Diamond, Finlandia, Popov, Skyy, Three Olives, and Vox are some of the famous brands of vodka.

Vodka Nutrition
Vodka contains no fat, no carb, no protein and no sodium, no fiber, no cholesterol!

Description	Quantity	Alcohol	Calories
Absolut Vodka	1 oz	11.3 g	69
Smirnoff Vodka	1 oz	11.3 g	69
Skyy Vodka	1 oz	11.3 g	70
Gray Goose Vodka	1 oz	11.3 g	69

The table provides vodka nutritional information regarding different brands of vodka, along with calories in vodka. Russian word 'voda' means 'water' and vodka means 'little water'. Russians enjoy vodka like water! Though carbs, protein or fat are not found in vodka, consumption of vodka can raise your daily calorie intake. Vodka calories come from the calories in alcohol. As you know, there are about 7 calories per gram of alcohol. One gram of protein or carbohydrate contains 4 calories while 1 gram of alcohol contains 7 calories. This is second only to the calories in fat (1g of fat contains 9 calories). So calories received from alcohol cannot be neglected. And when you mix vodka with coke or other beverages, the calories consumed will be naturally higher than the above figures.

Calories in Vodka
Smirnoff vodka is very popular in the U.S. It is considered as one of the best vodka brands in the country and often finds use in mixed drinks. 25 ml shot of Smirnoff vodka contains 56 calories. Similarly, 1.5 fl. oz. of Smirnoff vodka contains 97 calories while 1 oz of the Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka contains 69 calories. One bottle of Smirnoff Ice or Smirnoff Black contains 176 calories. If you add soda or tonic or fruit juices to your favorite Smirnoff vodka, calorie content will increase according to the calories in those drinks, juices or sodas.

Calories in Cocktails
The following table will give an idea about the liquor calories in 175 ml of the mixture of vodka and other drink.

Description	Calorie Count
Vodka with Coke	120
Vodka and Diet Coke	56
Vodka and Tomato Juice	98
Vodka and Tonic	88
Vodka and Orange Juice	126

Here is another table describing approximate calories in famous cocktails:

Name of the Drink	Calories per Ounce
Bloody Mary	90
Vodka Martini	70
Screwdriver	25
Cosmopolitan	121
Sex on the Beach	150
Seabreeze	140
Long Island Iced Tea	275

Those who wish to lose weight, should avoid vodka because calories received through vodka are metabolized by the body before burning fat. If vodka is your favorite drink and if you wish to enjoy a glass of vodka once in a while, then you should walk for 9 minutes at 4 mph to burn the 64 calories provided by the drink! If you opt for 'vodka with tomato juice', you might have to jog for 12 minutes or swim for 9 minutes or take a bicycle ride for 16 minutes to burn those 100 calories.

Though vodka contains no fats and it is free of cholesterol, it cannot be called 'healthy drink' as calories in vodka come from alcohol. It contains no vitamins and minerals. It does not help lose weight, in fact you gain weight if you consume vodka regularly. Now that you know the nutrients in vodka, you can tell your friends not to believe in the myth that vodka contains no calories.