Spirits, 40% volume

Spirits are distilled alcoholic drinks. The figures shown here describe spirits at 40% alcohol by volume and are an average of brandy, gin, rum, whisky and vodka. Per 100ml, they provide 919 kJ of energy, 32g of alcohol and 0g of fat. Carbohydrate, sugars and protein are present only in trace amounts, and these drinks provide little in the way of vitamins or minerals.

Alcohol provides energy even when a drink contains little sugar or no fat, which is relevant for people watching their energy intake. Mixers can add sugar and energy that are not included in these figures. Alcohol also affects judgement and coordination. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.