Vodka Calories: 65 per 30 ml Shot, 0g Carbs and Nutrition Facts
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Perplexity A 30 ml shot of 40% ABV vodka has about 65 calories, a 1.5 fl oz (45 ml) US shot about 97, a 25 ml UK single about 55 and a 50 ml double about 110. It has no carbs, sugar, fat or protein, so every calorie comes from alcohol at roughly 7 kcal per gram. The calories are small per shot and add up fast in mixed drinks.
Quick Nutrition Facts
Per 1 shot (30 ml, 40% ABV)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Macronutrient Breakdown
NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT
Vodka is among the lowest-calorie ways to drink, but only because the shot is small and nothing is added. The 65 calories are all alcohol, which the body burns ahead of fat and carbs, and they carry no vitamins, fiber or protein. Mixers decide the real total: a double vodka with regular cola lands near 168 calories, while the same double with a diet mixer is about 108. Count the pour, not the label. Home pours are often 1.5 to 2 times a pub measure.
Myth Busters
MYTH #1: Clear spirits like vodka are basically calorie-free.
TRUTH: Alcohol has about 7 calories per gram, close to fat. A 50 ml double of 40% vodka is around 100 to 110 calories before any mixer. Drinkaware: Units and calories in vodka; NHS: Calories in alcohol
MYTH #2: Vodka has carbs that raise blood sugar like beer or cocktails.
TRUTH: Plain vodka has 0g carbs and 0g sugar. The sugar in a vodka drink comes from the juice, tonic or soda mixed in. UF Health: Calorie Count - Alcoholic Beverages; American Diabetes Association: Alcohol and diabetes
MYTH #3: Vodka is safe for people with diabetes because it has no sugar.
TRUTH: Alcohol can cause low blood glucose, sometimes many hours after drinking, especially on an empty stomach or with insulin or sulfonylureas. Blood glucose needs checking during and after drinking. American Diabetes Association: Alcohol and diabetes; American Diabetes Association: Causes and how to prevent hypoglycemia
MYTH #4: A shot of vodka is the same size everywhere.
TRUTH: A US standard drink is 1.5 fl oz (about 45 ml) of 40% spirit. A UK single is 25 ml. The same bottle gives about 97 calories in one country's shot and 55 in the other's. NIAAA: What is a standard drink?; Drinkaware: Units and calories in vodka
MYTH #5: Drinking vodka instead of beer or wine means you can drink more without gaining weight.
TRUTH: Alcohol calories tend to add to the rest of the diet instead of replacing it, so extra drinks of any type add up to extra energy. Drinkaware: Units and calories in vodka
NutriScore by Health Goals
| Health Goal | NutriScore | Why This Score? |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Loss |  | A shot is only 65 calories, but the energy has no fiber, protein or fat to fill you up, and mixers and extra rounds raise the total quickly. Alcohol calories tend to be added on top of food calories. Drinkaware: Units and calories in vodka; UF Health: Calorie Count - Alcoholic Beverages |
| Muscle Gain |  | Zero protein and no micronutrients. Alcohol gives energy without helping muscle repair, so it only counts against a training goal. UF Health: Calorie Count - Alcoholic Beverages; CDC: About moderate alcohol use |
| Diabetes Management |  | Plain vodka has no carbs and will not spike glucose, but it can drop blood glucose for hours after a drink, especially with insulin or sulfonylureas or on an empty stomach. American Diabetes Association: Alcohol and diabetes; American Diabetes Association: Causes and how to prevent hypoglycemia |
| Heart Health | | Alcohol is not part of a heart-healthy plan. Guidance caps intake at 1 drink a day for women and 2 for men, and the UK limit is 14 units a week. CDC: About moderate alcohol use; Drinkaware: Units and calories in vodka |
| Low Carb / Keto |  | 0g carbs and 0g sugar in a plain shot fits a low-carb day, as long as the mixer is zero-sugar. Alcohol is still processed before fat. UF Health: Calorie Count - Alcoholic Beverages; American Diabetes Association: Alcohol and diabetes |
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Blood Sugar Response to Vodka
Plain vodka has no carbohydrate, so a single shot barely moves blood glucose in a person without diabetes. Alcohol suppresses glucose release from the liver, so readings can drift slightly downward over the following hours, and in people on insulin or sulfonylureas this can reach hypoglycemia, even many hours after the last drink. American Diabetes Association: Alcohol and diabetes; American Diabetes Association: Causes and how to prevent hypoglycemia
Estimated Blood Sugar Response (1 shot, 30 ml)
Illustrative curve, not a measured CGM trace. Sweet mixers such as cola, tonic or juice add sugar and change the shape. Individual responses vary.
How to flatten the spike
- Drink with food, not on an empty stomach, to reduce the chance of a delayed low.
- Choose zero-sugar mixers such as soda water or diet tonic so the drink adds no sugar.
- If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea, check glucose before, during and after drinking and before bed.
- Measure the pour: 25 ml (UK) or 45 ml (US) is one standard drink.
Cultural Significance
Vodka is a distilled spirit made from grain or potatoes, most closely tied to Russia, Poland and the wider Baltic region, where it has been made for several centuries. The name comes from the Slavic word for water. It is served neat and chilled with food in Eastern Europe, shaken into cocktails like the Moscow mule and martini in the US and UK, and is one of the best-selling spirits worldwide. In the EU and UK a drink must be at least 37.5% ABV to be sold as vodka, while 40% is standard in the US.
Compare & Substitute
Vodka vs Similar Foods
| Nutrient | Vodka soda with lime (30 ml vodka, soda water) | Dry white wine (150 ml glass) | Light beer (355 ml can) | Alcohol-free spirit alternative with diet tonic (30 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | 125 kcal | 103 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0g | 0.1g | 0.9g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 3.8g | 5.8g | 1g |
| Fat | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a shot of vodka?
A 30 ml shot of 40% ABV vodka has about 65 calories. A 25 ml UK single is about 55, a 1.5 fl oz (45 ml) US shot is about 97 and a 50 ml double is about 110.
Does vodka have carbs or sugar?
Plain vodka has 0g carbs and 0g sugar. Flavoured and sweetened vodkas can contain added sugar, so check the label, and mixers like cola, tonic and juice add their own.
Will vodka kick me out of ketosis?
A plain shot has no carbs, so it adds nothing to your carb count. Your body processes alcohol before fat, which can pause ketone production while it clears.
How many calories are in vodka and soda or vodka and coke?
Vodka and soda water is the same as the vodka alone, about 55 calories for a 25 ml single. A double vodka and cola is about 168 calories and a double with diet cola about 108.
Is vodka safe for people with diabetes?
It has no sugar, but alcohol can lower blood glucose for many hours after drinking, particularly on an empty stomach or with insulin or sulfonylureas. The ADA advises monitoring glucose closely during and after drinking.
How much vodka counts as one standard drink?
In the US one standard drink is 1.5 fl oz (about 45 ml) of 40% spirit. In the UK a 25 ml single is one unit and the low-risk limit is 14 units a week.
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