Alcohol Calorie Calculator — How Many Calories in Your Drinks?
Find out how many calories are in your alcoholic drinks. Calculate total alcohol calories with a database of Nigerian and international drinks including equivalent food comparisons.
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Common Nigerian Drinks — Calorie Reference
| Drink | Size | ABV | Calories |
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| Star Lager | 33cl | 5.1% | ~150 |
| Guiness Foreign Extra Stout | 33cl | 7.5% | ~200 |
| Heineken | 33cl | 5.0% | ~145 |
| Trophy Lager | 33cl | 5.1% | ~148 |
| Goldberg Lager | 33cl | 5.2% | ~152 |
| Odeku (33cl) | 33cl | 7.5% | ~210 |
| Palm Wine (fresh) | 250ml | 3.5% | ~80 |
| Ogogoro (Local Gin) | 50ml | 55% | ~175 |
| Rum (e.g. Chelsea Dry Gin) | 35ml | 40% | ~75 |
| Red Wine | 150ml | 13% | ~125 |
| Chapman Cocktail (no spirits) | 300ml | 0% | ~90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a bottle of beer?
A 33cl bottle of regular lager (Star, Heineken, Goldberg) contains approximately 140–155 calories. A 33cl bottle of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout contains about 180–210 calories. Light beers have fewer calories, while strong ales can exceed 200 calories per 33cl.
Does alcohol have nutritional value?
Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram — more than carbohydrates or protein (4 cal/g each) but less than fat (9 cal/g). These are often called 'empty calories' because alcohol provides no protein, vitamins, or minerals. Sugary mixers add additional calories beyond the alcohol itself.
How many calories are in palm wine?
Fresh palm wine has approximately 70–90 calories per 250ml, mainly from natural sugars and alcohol (typically 3–4% ABV fresh, up to 7% when fermented longer). This is lower than beer, but portion sizes for palm wine tend to be larger.
Does alcohol consumption affect weight?
Yes. Excess alcohol calories contribute to weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. Alcohol also lowers inhibitions around food, increases appetite, and the body prioritises burning alcohol over fat. Regular heavy drinking significantly impairs weight management.
What is the lowest-calorie alcoholic drink?
Per serving, spirits (whisky, gin, vodka, rum) consumed neat or with zero-calorie mixers have the fewest calories per unit of alcohol. A 35ml shot of spirits (40% ABV) has about 70–80 calories. Avoid high-calorie cocktails, flavoured spirits, and sugary pre-mixed drinks.