Alcohol Macro
Calculator
Enjoy your life while staying on track. Accurately convert alcohol calories into carbs and fats to fit your lifestyle.
Calculate Your Macros
Track your alcohol intake accurately.
Your Macros
How to Track Alcohol Macros
1. Find the Calories
Look up the total calories in your drink. Remember, alcohol has 7 calories per gram.
2. Choose Your Split
Decide if you want to "spend" your daily Carbs or Fats on this drink.
3. Log It
Use the calculator to get the exact grams. Enter these into your tracking app.
Macro-Friendly Cheat Sheet
| Drink | Serving | Calories | Macro Cost (Carbs/Fats) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodka / Gin / Tequila | 1.5 oz | 96 | 24g C / 11g F |
| Light Beer | 12 oz | 95-110 | 25g C / 12g F |
| Red Wine | 5 oz | 125 | 31g C / 14g F |
| Champagne | 4 oz | 85 | 21g C / 9g F |
Frequently Asked Questions
Technically, alcohol is neither. It is the 4th macronutrient and contains 7 calories per gram. For tracking purposes, you can log it as carbs (divide calories by 4) or fats (divide calories by 9).
On a keto diet, it's usually best to track alcohol calories as fats to preserve your limited carbohydrate allowance. Divide total alcohol calories by 9.
Pure vodka has 0 grams of carbohydrates, but it still contains calories from alcohol that should be accounted for.