Foods Highest in Alcohol
4,892 foods ranked by Alcohol per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Alcohol, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. The alcohol (ethanol) in beer, wine and spirits is not a nutrient, but it does supply energy — 7 calories per gram, second only to fat. Those are "empty" calories with no vitamins or minerals. The body treats alcohol as a toxin and prioritizes clearing it, which is why it affects so many systems.
Read the full Alcohol guideValues per 100 g.
Beer, wine, cider, spirits and liqueurs, and foods cooked with them. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Alcohol — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Alcohol?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof, Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 94 proof, Alcoholic beverage, distilled, gin, 90 proof, Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 90 proof and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof. See the full ranking above.
How much Alcohol do I need a day?
There is no recommended intake. Guidelines suggest, if drinking at all, no more than one drink a day for women and two for men — and that not drinking is the safest choice.
What does Alcohol do?
The alcohol (ethanol) in beer, wine and spirits is not a nutrient, but it does supply energy — 7 calories per gram, second only to fat. Those are "empty" calories with no vitamins or minerals. The body treats alcohol as a toxin and prioritizes clearing it, which is why it affects so many systems.
Can you have too much Alcohol?
Regular or heavy drinking is linked to liver disease, several cancers, high blood pressure and dependence. Health authorities advise that less is better, and none is safest.