What does 100 calories of whiskey (86 proof) look like?

100 calories =1 1.5-oz shot40 g · 1.4 oz

Medium calorie density2.5 kcal/g

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Each 🥃 = one 1.5-oz shot (~42.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.

Food volume for 100 kcal

Whiskey (86 proof) has 250 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 1 1.5-oz shot of whiskey (40 g). That's a smaller portion than most drinks on this site (average 872 g per 100 kcal).

Whiskey (86 proof): 50 to 500 calories

Calories	Grams	Ounces	1.5-oz shots
50 kcal	20 g	0.7 oz	½
100 kcal	40 g	1.4 oz	1
200 kcal	80 g	2.8 oz	2
300 kcal	120 g	4.2 oz	2¾
500 kcal	200 g	7.1 oz	4¾

What's in 100 calories of whiskey (86 proof)

0.0 gprotein

0.0 gcarbs

0.0 gfat

0.0 gfiber

Protein 0% Carbs 40% Fat 0% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

These give you at least 2½ times more volume than whiskey (86 proof):

Sauerkraut100 kcal = 3¾ cups 526 g18.6 oz Romaine lettuce100 kcal = 13 cups (shredded) 588 g20.7 oz Asparagus100 kcal = 31 spears 500 g17.6 oz Spinach (raw)100 kcal = 14 cups 435 g15.3 oz

Compare with other drinks

Food	100 kcal is	Grams
🥃 Whiskey (86 proof)	1 1.5-oz shot	40 g
☕ Black coffee	42 cups	10000 g
🥥 Coconut water	2¼ cups	526 g
🧃 Fruit punch drink	1½ cups	370 g
🍺 Light beer	1 12-oz can	345 g
🍋 Lemonade	1 cup	250 g
🥤 Cola	⅔ 12-oz can	238 g
🍺 Beer (regular)	⅔ 12-oz can	233 g
⚡ Energy drink	1 can	233 g
🧃 Orange juice	1 cup	222 g
🧃 Apple juice	1 cup	217 g
☕ Hot cocoa (homemade)	½ cup	130 g
🥂 White wine	¾ 5-oz glass	122 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of whiskey (86 proof)?

100 calories of whiskey (86 proof) is about 40 g (1.4 oz), or roughly 1 1.5-oz shot.

How many calories are in 100 g of whiskey (86 proof)?

250 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is whiskey good for weight loss?

Medium calorie density (2.50 kcal per gram). Fine in sensible portions; easy to overeat if you don't measure. 100 calories also gives you 0.0 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one 1.5-oz shot?

About 105 calories.

How many 1.5-oz shots is 200 calories?

About 2 (80 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof" (FDC ID 174819). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz) = 42.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.