Nutritional facts on Types alcohols available @ market which Hinders bodybuilding

The alcohol content of our most popular beverages varies, so it is important to know exactly what percentage of alcohol is in any given drink if one is wanting to limit all the empty calories.

The following percentages are usually contained in each standard drink about 150 ml of Wine, 350 ml of Beer,or 45 ml of 80% proof (40% alcohol) distilled liquor.

Beer: 5% alcohol
Wine: 12% alcohol
100 proof liquor: 50% alcohol
80 proof liquor: 40% alcohol

BEER

One Can Of Regular 4-5% Alcohol Beer Contains:

14 milligrams of sodium (1%).
12.6 grams of carbohydrates (4%).
1.6 grams of protein.
14.2 milligrams of calcium.
96.1 grams of potassium.
Total Calories: 153 (includes 97 calories from alcohol).

One Can Of Low Alcohol (2.3% Alcohol) Beer Contains:

34.7grams of carbohydrates (12%).
Total Calories: 139.

One Can Of Lite Beer Contains:

14 milligrams of sodium.
5.9 grams of carbohydrates.
0.98 grams of proteins.
14.4 milligrams of calcium.
75.6 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 105 (includes 78 calories from alcohol).

WINE

One Glass Of Champagne Contains:

2 grams of carbohydrates.
Total Calories: 85 (includes 77 calories from alcohol).

One Glass Of Dessert Wine (Sweet) Contains:

9 milligrams of sodium.
14.1 grams of carbohydrates.
0.1 milligrams of calcium.
0.9 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 165 (includes 110 calories from alcohol).

One Glass Of Reduced Alcohol (6%) Wine Contains:

10 milligrams of sodium.
13.3 milligrams of calcium.
130.2 milligrams of potassium.
1.7 grams of carbohydrate.
Total Calories: 74 (including 66 calories from alcohol).

One Glass Of Red Wine (Claret) Contains:

4.4 grams of carbohydrate.
0.1 grams of protein.
Total Calories: 123 (including 105 calories from alcohol).

One Glass Of Table Wine Contains:

7 milligrams of sodium.
4 grams of carbohydrate.
0.1 grams of protein.
11.8 milligrams of calcium.
146.5 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 124 (including 108 from alcohol)/

One Glass Of White Wine (Riesling, Chablis) Contains:

5.5 grams of carbohydrate.
0.1 grams of protein.
Total Calories: 120 (including 98 calories from alcohol).

One Glass Of White Sparkling Wine Contains:

4 grams of carbohydrates (all of white are sugars).
Total Calories: 93 (including 77 calories from alcohol)

LIQUORS

One Ounce Of Gin (40% Alcohol) Contains:

0.6 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 64 from alcohol content.

One Ounce Of Rum (40% Alcohol) Contains:

0.6 grams of potassium.
Total Calories: 64 from alcohol content.

One Ounce Of Vodka (40% Alcohol) Contains:

0.6 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 64 from alcohol content.

One Ounce Of Whiskey (40% Alcohol Contains):

0.6 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 64 from alcohol content.

One Nip Of Baileys Irish Cream Contains:

5.8 grams of fat (3.5 grams of this saturated fat).
14 milligrams of cholesterol.
33 milligrams of sodium.
7.4 grams of carbohydrate.
1.2 grams of protein.
Total Calories: 121 (including 35 from alcohol).

One Nip Of Ouzo (40% Alcohol) Contains:

11 grams of carbohydrate (10.9 of this is sugar).
Total Calories: 103 (including 70 from alcohol).

One Nip Of Schnapps (40% Alcohol) Contains:

7 grams of carbohydrate.
Total Calories: 100 (including 70 from alcohol).

One Nip Of Curacao (35% Alcohol) Contains:

6 grams of carbohydrate.
Total Calories: 95 (including 56 from alcohol).

One Nip Of Amaretto (38% Alcohol) Contains:

17 grams of carbohydrate.
Total Calories: 110 (including 42 from alcohol).

One Nip Of Coffee Liqueur Contains:

3 milligrams of sodium.
11.2 grams of carbohydrate (all sugars).
0.3 milligrams of calcium.
10.4 milligrams of potassium.
Total Calories: 107 (including 63 from alcohol).

WHAT ARE THE BEST ALCOHOL CHOICES?

If you really have to drink, what are the best choices? Some lower calorie brands to hit the market are showing promise, as are some of the more traditional alternatives.

As shown above, total caloric content of various alcoholic drinks varies, with beer generally containing the highest number, considering the smaller amount of alcohol found in this drink compared with others. Various spirits (also known as liquor) generally contain around 64 calories per nip, but these do add up depending on the strength of the drink (for example, a double will contain two nips, or 128 calories).

Combine this with one glass of coke (around 180 calories, 95% of these from sugars) and your typical bourbon and coke could supply 308 calories – double the number found in the average can of beer. Wine generally contains around 100 to 125 calories per medium sized glass. It also contains more alcohol than beer given the same volume, making it a better choice calorie-wise, as less would be consumed at any one sitting.

Liqueurs, although usually around 100 calories per nip, are often consumed with other, often-higher calorie mixers such as coke or milk to make cocktails, bumping the calorie content way up. Baileys Irish Creme, one of the highest calorie alcohols, contains 121 calories per nip, with a comparatively low alcohol content (17% compared to around 25-35 for most liqueurs). It is usually consumed 2-3 nips at a time given its lower alcohol strength. It is definitely one worth avoiding if weight loss is the aim.

Some general guidelines follow:

Drink alcohol with a lower caloric value, and a higher alcohol percentage (like wine for example). Less will be consumed, meaning lower overall calorie consumption.
Avoid high-calorie liqueurs. These are extremely deceptive (they taste so good) and will add enormously to overall caloric content.
Keep healthy food on hand when drinking. As mentioned, drinking will relax the inhibitions and cause one to compromise their nutritional habits.
If drinking beer, try a lower calorie alternative. Also, drink diet sodas with various spirits to significantly lower the calorie content of these drinks.
Drink water between alcoholic drinks. This will increase feelings of fullness and may help to prevent over consumption of alcohol.

So kindly try to avoid alcohol as possible you can !!!

SlipIn