Drinks
Tequila calories and nutrition
A 1.5 fl oz jigger of tequila (42 g) has 97 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbs and 0 g of fat. That is 231 calories per 100 g.
80-proof distilled spirits, plain. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 80 proof”. This is an estimate using USDA’s generic 80-proof distilled-spirit data, not a tequila-specific analysis. It covers plain spirits without mixers or added sweeteners; check the bottle for its proof.
Serving size
1 jigger (1.5 fl oz) · 42 g
97 calories
- Protein
- 0 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Carbs
- 0 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Fat
- 0 g0% of calories · 0% DV
- Alcohol
- 14 g100% of calories
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0.4 mg
Calories in tequila by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)42 g | 97 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 fl oz27.8 g | 64 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 100 g100 g | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Tequila nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 231 calories: 0% from protein, 0% from carbs and 0% from fat, with 100% from alcohol.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 jigger (1.5 fl oz) · 42 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 | 97 | – |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | – |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2.0 mg | 0.8 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Alcohol | 33 g | 14 g | – |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)), 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 a 1.5 fl oz jigger of tequila (97 calories) takes about 31 minutes of walking, roughly 3,500 steps.
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Tequila questions
How many calories are in tequila?
A 1.5 fl oz jigger of tequila (42 g) has 97 calories: 0 g fat, 0 g carbs and 0 g protein.
How many calories are in 1 fl oz of tequila?
1 fl oz of tequila (27.8 g) has 64 calories: 0 g fat, 0 g carbs and 0 g protein.
Does zero-carb tequila have zero calories?
No. This USDA 80-proof distilled-spirit entry has 0 g of carbs and 97 calories per jigger (42 g). Alcohol supplies energy: the NHS gives 7 calories per gram of alcohol. Mixers are not included in these figures.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 80 proof (FDC ID 174815, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- NHS: Calories in alcohol (alcohol provides 7 calories per gram).
- 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).
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