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Fiber (g) 38 25

Carbs (g) 200-330 180-230

Protein (g) 56 46

Total fat (g) 47-70 20-35

Sat. fat (g) 16-23 7-10

Vit C (mg) 90 75

Vit E (mg) 15 15

Vit A (mg) 900 700

Na (mg) 1500 1500

K (mg) 4700 4700

Ca (mg) 1000 1000

Nutritional Values for Liquors Unless otherwise stated, the following values include unflavored, distilled vodka

rum, gin, tequilla, whiskey, scoth, congnac and brandy. Nutritional values are

based on the percentage of alcohol, not the variety.  

             

  Cals Carbs Ca K Na Sugar

  (kcal) (gm) (mg) (mg) (mg) (mg)

80 Proof 97 0 0 0.8 0 0

86 Proof 105 0 0 0.8 0 0

90 Proof 110 0 0 0.8 0 0

100 Proof 184 0 0 0.8 0 0

151 Proof 182 0 0   0 0

Coconut Rum 42 proof 94 11 0   0 11

Rum 48 Proof 104 0 0   12 0

Flavored Rum 70 Proof 100 4 0   0 4

Flavored Vodka 70 Proof 93 2 0   0 0

Snapps 87 Proof 151 11 0   0 11

             

Nutritional Values for Mixers

 Cals Protein Carbs Fat Sat Fat Vit A Vit C Vit E Ca K Na

  (kcal) (gm) (gm) (gm) (gm) (mcg) (mg) (mg) (mg) (mg) (mg)

Coke 78 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 5.6 24.2 7

Diet Coke 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.4 11 9

Sprite 74 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 3.7 2 20

Soda Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.6 0 3

Red Bull 82 0.8 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150

Tonic Water 62 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 1.8 0 7

Diet Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.2 4 10

Ginger Ale 62 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 5.5 2 12

Cranberry Juice 108 0 27 0.2 0 0 67.1 0 5.7 34 3

Orange Juice 84 1 20 0.1 0 9.3 73.5 0.4 20.5 358 3

Nutritional Values for Mixers

 Cals Protein Carbs Fat Sat Fat Vit A Vit C Vit E Ca K Na

  (kcal) (gm) (gm) (gm) (gm) (mcg) (mg) (mg) (mg) (mg) (mg)

Pineapple Juice 119 1 29 0.2 0 0 19.8 0 32.1 248 1

Lemonade 74 0 19 0.1 0 0 7.3 0 5.6 28 1

Grapfruit Juice 70 1 17 0.2 0 0 54.1 0.1 13 284 1

Limade 106 0 26 0 0 0 0.1 0 9.3 22 7

Tomato Juice 31 1 8 0.1 0 42 33.4 0.6 18.2 418 490

Pina Colada Mix 191 1 41 3.4 3 0 8.8 0 14.4 126 10

Coffee 7 0 0 1.3 0 0 0 0 1.8 85 1

Milk 92 6 9 3.7 2.2 84.2 0.2 0.1 214.1 271 75

Strawberry syrup                      

Grenadine 53 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 2 1

Lime Juice 3 0 1 0 0 0.2 1 0 1.8 12 2

80 proof unflavored alcohol or 70 proof or less flavored alcohol with a 6 oz mix of:

• Water• Soda water• Diet tonic water• Diet soda• Coffee• Lime juice

A low calorie drink contains:

ReferencesCalorie King Wellness Solutions, Inc. (2009). [Interactive calorie counter that displays the nutrient values for food and beverages]. Food Database. Retrieved March 2, 2009, from http://www.calorieking.com

USDA. (2009). [Interactive graphical and numerical display of foods/beverages and their nutritional values]. My Pyramid Tracker. Retrieved March 2, 2009, from http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/Default.aspx?Module=2