Drinks
Margarita calories and nutrition
One USDA margarita (225 g) has 275 calories, with 0.2 g of protein, 36.2 g of carbs and 0.2 g of fat. That is 122 calories per 100 g.
USDA mixed-drink recipe. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Margarita”. The USDA drink weighs 225 g; it is not a US standard drink of alcohol. Glass size, tequila amount, juice, sweetener and ice can change the result. This entry does not separately establish frozen or skinny margarita nutrition. Alcohol supplies calories beyond protein, carbs and fat. For adults of legal drinking age; these figures are not a recommendation to drink.
Serving size
1 USDA drink · 225 g
275 calories
- Protein
- 0.2 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Carbs
- 36.2 g52% of calories · 13% DV
- Fat
- 0.2 g1% of calories · 0% DV
- Alcohol
- 18.5 g47% of calories
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 36.2 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 459 mg
Calories in margarita by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 USDA drink225 g | 275 | 0.2 g | 36.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 fl oz30 g | 37 | 0 g | 4.8 g | 0 g |
| 100 g100 g | 122 | 0.1 g | 16.1 g | 0.1 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Margarita nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 122 calories: 0% from protein, 52% from carbs and 1% from fat, with 47% from alcohol.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 USDA drink · 225 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 | 275 | – |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 459 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 36.2 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 16.1 g | 36.2 g | – |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 49.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Alcohol | 8.2 g | 18.5 g | – |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 USDA drink), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat, plus 7 per gram of alcohol.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So one USDA margarita (275 calories) takes about 86 minutes of walking, roughly 9,900 steps.
Compare calories by serving
One USDA margarita has 275 calories, about twice the calories of one USDA vodka soda (133 calories).
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Margarita questions
How many calories are in a margarita?
The USDA 225 g drink has 275 calories, 36.2 g carbs and 18.5 g alcohol. A different recipe or glass size can give a different result.
Is a USDA margarita one standard drink?
The record reports 18.5 g alcohol per 225 g drink. Its household measure is a recipe portion, not a claim that it equals one standard drink.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Margarita (FDC ID 2710638, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- USDA bulk records verified October 29, 2026; original archive retained locally.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
USDA bulk records verified .
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