As one of the most popular alcoholic beverages that people love to indulge in, vodka is one of the lighter options when you decide to have a drink. Depending on what you mix it with vodka is a relatively ‘safe’ alcohol to consume when watching your body weight. When handled properly vodka nutrition facts can be quite enticing for dieters!
Do keep in mind however that alcohol is still alcohol and is no way beneficial for a fat loss diet, but when you are going to drink, it’s definitely one of the smartest options. When consumed in moderation, studies have actually shown that alcohol like vodka does have some health benefits.
Let’s take a look at more of the information you should know about vodka.
Major Nutrients Found In Vodka
As with just about any type of alcohol you consume, there are very little – actually none at all – nutrients found in vodka. Unlike other alcohols however, vodka doesn’t contain any carbs whatsoever and consists primarily of alcohol calories.
Alcohol contains seven calories per gram compared to four for both carbohydrates and protein and nine for one gram of fat, so that can help you put into perspective the calorie densities of this alcohol compared to the foods you eat. However because alcohol produces a thermogenic response-meaning it helps burn fat-you actually take in about 4 or 5 calories per gram of alcohol!
The bigger thing that you have to watch out for with vodka is the mixers that often go inside vodka cocktails. If you blend it with fruit juice, syrup, or any other type of creamy liquor, then you’re also going to be taking in numerous grams of simple sugar carbs and potentially saturated fats as well.
Storing/Selecting
Vodka is best stored left in the closed bottle and away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. However if you enjoy vodka on the rocks or straight up, consider storing the bottle upright in the freezer. It stays very cold, which makes it go down smoothly!
Serve It With:
Because vodka has such a clean flavor it goes well with just about everything from orange and cranberry juice to cream or vermouth. However if calories are your concern the best bet is the classic cocktail vodka tonic. You can even use diet tonic and a lime wedge so you get a little tang with no additional calories!
{Keep the portion small and the mixers limited and vodka can be your low calorie cocktail of choice!}
The martini is another relatively low calorie way to enjoy vodka, but again this is for those who actually enjoy the taste of vodka. If you must enjoy the sugary, high calorie mixers then keep portion sizes small! This is especially important since most vodka cocktails require 1.5 or 2 ounces of vodka.
Burn Off Calories In Vodka
To burn off the number of calories in vodka you would have to do:
- 12 minutes of handball
- 17 minutes of kayaking
- 16 minutes mowing the lawn
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