Jägermeister Calories, Carbs and Sugar: Nutrition Facts per Shot

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Jägermeister has 75 calories per 30 ml shot, with 4.3g carbs, 4g sugar and 8.3g alcohol, and no fat, protein or sodium. The label lists 250 kcal and 13.2g sugar per 100 ml, so a 60 ml double comes to 150 kcal and about 8g sugar. About three quarters of the shot's calories come from alcohol (35% ABV).

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 1 shot (30 ml)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	75 kcal
Protein	0g
Carbohydrates	4.3g
Fiber	0g
Sugars	4g
Fat	0g
Sodium	0 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

A single shot is small, but the calories here are almost all alcohol and sugar, with nothing else to show for them. At 8.3g alcohol (7 kcal per gram) the alcohol supplies roughly 58 of the 75 kcal and the sugar the rest. The calories add up through the pour size and the mixer: a 1.5 oz bar pour is about 110 kcal, and a Jägerbomb with an energy drink adds roughly 110 kcal and 27g sugar from the can. Count the drink like a dessert, not like water, and keep it away from an empty stomach.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: Jägermeister is a low-sugar spirit because it is a shot.

TRUTH: It is a liqueur, not a distilled spirit. The label lists 13.2g sugar per 100 ml, about 4g per 30 ml shot. Vodka or whiskey of the same size has no sugar. Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information

MYTH #2: A shot of Jägermeister has about the same calories as vodka.

TRUTH: It is slightly higher. 30 ml of Jägermeister is 75 kcal against about 66 kcal for 30 ml of 40% vodka, because it adds roughly 4g carbs to the alcohol. The gap grows with the pour: a 60 ml double is 150 kcal. Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information; NIAAA, What Is a Standard Drink?

MYTH #3: The herbs in Jägermeister make it good for digestion and health.

TRUTH: The liqueur is a digestif by tradition, but no evidence shows the herbal blend offsets alcohol's effects. WHO states that no level of alcohol use is without health risk. World Health Organization, Alcohol fact sheet; WebMD, Jagermeister: Is It Good for You?

MYTH #4: People with diabetes only need to worry about the sugar in a shot.

TRUTH: The bigger risk is delayed low blood sugar. The liver prioritizes clearing alcohol over releasing glucose, which can cause hypoglycemia, especially when drinking without food. American Diabetes Association, Alcohol and Diabetes

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight Loss		75 kcal per 30 ml shot with no protein or fiber, and alcohol lowers restraint around food. Pours of 60 ml or more reach 150 kcal quickly, and mixers add more. Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information; NIAAA, What Is a Standard Drink?
Muscle Gain		No protein or micronutrients, and alcohol interferes with recovery. It adds calories without supporting training. Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information; World Health Organization, Alcohol fact sheet
Diabetes Management		About 4.3g carbs per shot is small, but alcohol can cause low blood glucose hours later, particularly on an empty stomach or with insulin or sulfonylureas. American Diabetes Association, Alcohol and Diabetes; Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information
Heart Health		Sodium and fat are nil, but WHO links alcohol to cardiovascular disease and cancers with no safe threshold, so the grade rests on the alcohol. World Health Organization, Alcohol fact sheet
Low Sugar		4g sugar per shot is modest on its own. Mixed into a Jägerbomb or with cola it climbs past 25g. Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION

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Blood Sugar Response to Jagermeister

One 30 ml shot has only 4.3g carbs, so the glucose rise is small and short, peaking around 30 to 45 minutes. Alcohol then suppresses the liver's glucose release, so levels can drift below baseline in the later hours, more so when taken without food. American Diabetes Association, Alcohol and Diabetes; Mast-Jägermeister SE, Jägermeister e-label nutrition information

Estimated Blood Sugar Response (1 shot, 30 ml)

Modeled from carb content and general alcohol physiology, not a measured CGM trace. Individual responses vary.

How to flatten the spike

Drink it with a meal or a protein-rich snack, never on an empty stomach.
Skip sugary mixers; a Jägerbomb adds about 27g sugar from the energy drink.
If you use insulin or sulfonylureas, check glucose before bed and the next morning.
Stay with one shot of 30 ml; a 60 ml double shot doubles the carbs and alcohol.

Cultural Significance

Jägermeister was created in 1934 by Curt Mast in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, as a herbal digestif made from 56 herbs, roots and spices. The name means "master hunter" and the stag logo refers to St. Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters. It was sold as a post-meal drink in Germany for decades before the 1990s party-shot boom made it a bar-menu staple in the US. Today it is served ice-cold from freezer taps and mixed in Jägerbombs, but in Germany many still sip it neat after a heavy meal.

Compare & Substitute

Jagermeister vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Vodka, 30 ml (40% ABV)	Dry red wine, 100 ml	Light beer, 355 ml	Sparkling water with a dash of bitters, 250 ml
Calories	66 kcal	85 kcal	103 kcal	2 kcal
Protein	0g	0.1g	0.9g	0g
Carbohydrates	0g	2.6g	5.8g	0.5g
Fat	0g	0g	0g	0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a shot of Jägermeister?

A 30 ml shot has 75 kcal according to the manufacturer. A 1.5 oz (44 ml) US pour is about 110 kcal and a 60 ml double is about 150 kcal.

How much sugar is in Jägermeister?

The label lists 13.2g sugar per 100 ml, which is 4g per 30 ml shot and about 8g per 60 ml double.

Is Jägermeister keto or low carb?

No. A 30 ml shot has 4.3g carbs, nearly all sugar, which uses a meaningful part of a keto day's limit for a drink with no other nutrition. Unflavored vodka has no carbs.

Is Jägermeister gluten-free?

The company states its herbal liqueurs are made from vegan ingredients, but check the producer's allergen statement if you have celiac disease, as the label is silent on gluten.

How much alcohol is in a Jägermeister shot?

Jägermeister is 35% ABV. A 30 ml shot contains 8.3g of alcohol, about 0.6 of a US standard drink (14g).

Does Jägermeister raise blood sugar?

Only slightly, because a shot has 4.3g carbs. The larger concern for people with diabetes is hypoglycemia later, since the liver prioritizes clearing alcohol over releasing glucose.