Vodka calories come to 97 for one 42 g shot and 231 per 100 g of 80 proof vodka. Nothing else on the label adds to that: protein, carbs, fat and sugars all read 0, so every calorie comes from the alcohol itself, and the total climbs only with how many shots you pour.
97kcal
1 shot · 42 g, 80 proof
0%protein
0 gProtein
0 gCarbs
0 gFat
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Nutrition facts
80 proof · per 42 g
Calories
97 kcal
Protein
0 g
Carbohydrate
0 g
Fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
0 mg
Potassium
0 mg
Iron
0 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Vodka: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 shot (42 g)
97
0 g
0 g
0 g
0 mg
5%
1 fl oz (28 g)
64
0 g
0 g
0 g
0 mg
3%
100 g
231
0 g
0 g
0 g
1 mg
12%
3 × 1 shot (42 g)
291
0 g
1 mg
5 × 1 shot (42 g)
485
0 g
2 mg
Five shots carry 485 calories
A standard 42 g shot of vodka is 97 calories, about 5% of the daily calorie value. A 1 fl oz pour, listed at 27.8 g, comes to 64 calories, or 3%. Those are the two lines worth memorizing, because most bar pours and cocktail recipes are built from one or the other.
From there the total moves in a straight line. Two shots come to 194 calories, three reach 291, and five land at 485. That last figure arrives in 210 g of liquid with no protein, fiber or fat attached, which is why a night of shots can quietly match a full meal on the calorie side of the log.
The weak point in tracking is the pour, not the label. A home pour is rarely measured, and a generous one can run well past 42 g without anyone noticing. If you count your drinks, count them by size, and use a jigger once to see what your usual glass really holds. After that, the math is simple: every extra shot adds another 97.
Every calorie comes from the alcohol
Read down the nutrition table and nearly every row is 0: protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugars and cholesterol. The calorie split reads 0% protein, 0% carbs and 0% fat. Yet 100 g still holds 231 calories. The gap is the alcohol, which the standard macro columns do not capture.
For anyone tracking macros, that creates a blind spot. Vodka will not move your protein, carb or fat totals at all, but it takes a real bite out of the calorie budget. A 97-calorie shot sits on top of the day's food rather than replacing any of it, and a macro-only view of the day will miss it completely.
It also explains the 0 g of sugar on the label. Plain vodka is not sweet and carries no carbs; the sugar people link with vodka drinks comes from whatever gets poured in alongside it. The minerals are trace amounts in the truest sense, with 1 mg of sodium and 1 mg of potassium per 100 g.
The mixer decides the final count
The 97 calories in a shot are fixed. Everything else in the glass is your call. Soda water and ice add nothing to the total, while juice, regular tonic, cola and syrups bring their own calories and sugars. In a sweet mixed drink, those extras can rival the spirit itself.
If you want the lowest count, order it neat, on the rocks or with soda and a squeeze of citrus. If you prefer something sweeter, log the mixer as its own line so you can see which part of the glass carries the calories. BodyPal can log both the spirit and the mixer from a photo of the drink.
Cocktails are the hardest to read. A drink built from several pours of spirit plus liqueur and juice stacks up fast, and the menu rarely tells you how much went in. Ask how many shots the recipe uses and log each one at 97, then add the rest of the glass on top.
A shot spends calories and fills nothing
Against the daily value, one shot is 5% of the calories and 0% of the protein and sodium. A 100 g pour reaches 12% of the day's calories. None of that comes with protein, fiber or fat, so it does nothing to help the rest of the day's targets.
That shapes how drinks fit a day of eating. The food side of the log has to carry all of the protein and fiber, so meals built around lean protein, vegetables and whole grains keep the day balanced when part of the budget goes to the bar. Planning those meals before a night out is easier than adjusting after it.
Food eaten alongside drinks deserves the same attention. Salty bar snacks, fries and late-night pizza can add as much as the shots themselves, and they are easy to forget by the next morning. If you log the evening, log the plate as carefully as the glass.
How does vodka compare?
Here is how vodka stacks up against gin, rum and tequila, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: At 231 calories per 100 g with 0 g of protein, carbs and fat, all four spirits tie, so swapping vodka for gin, rum or tequila saves nothing. Pick the one you enjoy neat or with soda, and let the mixer, not the spirit, drive your choice.
Vodka FAQs
How many calories are in a shot of vodka?
A standard 1.5 fl oz shot (42 g) of 80 proof vodka is 97 calories. A smaller 1 fl oz pour is 64 calories.
Is vodka good for weight loss?
A shot is 97 calories with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0 g fat, so every calorie comes from the alcohol itself. Three shots add up to 291 calories without adding any nutrients.
Vodka vs gin: which has more calories?
Neither. Both are 231 calories per 100 g at 80 proof, so a 1.5 fl oz shot is 97 calories either way.
Does vodka have carbs or sugar?
Plain 80 proof vodka has 0 g carbs and 0 g sugar per 100 g. Mixed with cola it comes to 89 calories and 7.8 g carbs per 100 g, of which 7.5 g is sugar.
How many calories are in an ounce of vodka?
One fl oz of vodka, about 27.8 g, has 64 calories. That is 3% of the daily calorie value, with 0 g of carbs, fat, protein and sugar, so the whole count comes from the alcohol.
How many calories are in 5 shots of vodka?
Five 42 g shots of vodka come to 485 calories in 210 g of spirit. Two shots are 194 and three are 291, so the total rises by 97 with every shot you add, before any mixer.
Does straight vodka have calories?
Yes. Straight 80 proof vodka has 231 calories per 100 g and 97 in a 42 g shot, even though protein, carbs, fat and sugars all read 0. Those calories come from the alcohol.
What are the nutrition facts for vodka?
Per 100 g, 80 proof vodka has 231 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat, 0 g sugars, 1 mg sodium and 1 mg potassium. Saturated fat, fiber and cholesterol are 0 as well.
What does USDA FoodData Central list for 80 proof vodka?
USDA FoodData Central (FDC 174818) lists 80 proof distilled vodka at 231 calories per 100 g, which gives 97 calories for a 42 g shot. The entry shows 0 g of protein, carbohydrate and fat.
