Your ultimate Slimming friendly guide to alcohol can be found here. What is the best alcohol to drink? Does it contain Syns? Is it full of calories? Are you able to still enjoy a night out whilst trying to lose weight? All of those questions will be answered here.
So whether you are following Slimming World, Weight Watchers or a calorie deficit this post if for you.
Losing weight is a long term life long journey, and if you’re trying to shed a few pounds, you’re likely being very careful with what you eat. Cutting down on portions or following a weight loss plan may seem obvious, but when it comes to alcohol the confusion sets in. Nothing is every off limits, especially when you are following a plan such as Slimming World. You just need to know your limits and how to choose the lowest-calorie alcohol.
How many calories are in alcohol?
For reference, here’s a breakdown of each type of alcohol’s calorie count:
- Vodka: 1 Shot = Approx 97 Calories
- Rum:1 Shot = Approx 97 Calories
- Whiskey, Bourbon, Brandy and Scotch: 1 Shot = Approx 105 Calories
- Brandy: 1 Shot = Approx 70 Calories
- Gin: 1 Shot = Approx 110 Calories
- Tequila: 1 Shot = Approx 105 Calories
- Champagne: 1 Glass = 90 calories
- Beer: 1 Bottle = 153 calories
- Wine: 1 Small Glass = 123 Calories
- Baileys: 1 Shot = Approx 147 Calories
This simple breakdown should help you to make a better decision when enjoying a little tipple on a night out. For example a shot of Vodka is a far better choice than a Baileys.. in fact those calories are for 1 shot of Baileys and who on earth ever has just that?
Best alcoholic drinks to go for whilst trying to lose weight
- Vodka with slimline tonic or diet lemonade
- Brandy and diet lemonade
- Rum and diet cola
- Dry Red wine
- Light beer
Alcohol to avoid whilst trying to lose weight
- Alcopops (example Smirnoff ice, hooch)
- Champagne
- Wine
- Baileys and other cream liquors
- Cocktails
Your Slimming Friendly Guide To Alcohol
Look out for my [Healthier Choice] Marker
Alchopops
- Smirnoff Ice (275ml bottle) – 9 [or 165 Calories]
- WKD Vodka Blue, Original (275ml bottle) – 11 [or 228 Calories]
- WKD Vodka Blue, Original (700ml bottle) – 27.5 [or 79 Calories per 100ml]
- WKD Vodka Original Iron Brew (275ml bottle) – 8 [or 163 Calories]
- WKD Vodka Original Iron Brew (700ml bottle) – 20.5 [or 59 Calories per 100ml]
Beer/Larger/Ale
Approx Pub Measures:
- 1/2 Pint of under 3.5% Lager – 4
- 1/2 Pint of 3.5-4% Lager – 4.5
- 1/2 Pint of 4-6% Lager – 6 [or 68 Calories]
- 1/2 Pint of 6%+ Lager – 9.5
- 1 Pint of under 3.5% Lager – 8
- 1 Pint of 3.5-4% Beer – 9
- 1 Pint 4-6% Lager – 11.6 [or 136 Calories]
- 1 Pint 6% Lager – 18.5
- 1 Pint Lager Shandy 4-6% ( with 50% Diet Lemonade) – 6 [or 72 Calories]
550ml CANS/BOTTLES:
- Lech Lager 550ml bottle or can – 10.5 [or 224 Calories]
- Carling 550ml bottle or can – 8.5 [or 170 Calories]
- Fosters 550ml bottle or can – 7.5 [or 198 Calories]
- Czech low alcohol 550ml bottle or can – 4.5 [or 94 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Deuchars IPA 500ml bottle or can – 8.5 [or 235 Calories]
- Greene King IPA 500ml bottle or can – 8.5 [or 220 Calories]
- Old speckled hen 500ml bottle or can – 11.5 [or 260 Calories]
440ml CANS/BOTTLES:
- Fosters 440ml can – 6.5 [or 159 Calories]
- Carling Lager 440ml can – 7.5 [or 139 Calories]
- Guinness Original 440ml bottle or can – 8 [or 154 Calories]
- Boddingtons 440ml bottle or can – 6.5 [or 123 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Stones bitter 440ml bottle or can – 7.5 [or 154 Calories]
- CO-OP Best bitter 440ml bottle or can – 7.5 [or 97 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Stella Artois 440ml bottle or can – 9 [or 176 Calories]
330ml CANS/BOTTLES:
- Corona Light 330ml bottle – 4 [or 99 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Corona 330ml bottle – 7 [or 139 Calories]
- Peroni 330ml bottle – 6 [or 139 Calories]
- Budweiser Light 330ml bottle – 5 [or 89 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Budweiser 330ml bottle – 7.5 [or 129 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- San Miguel 330ml bottle – 8 [or 149 Calories]
- Sol 330ml bottle – 7.5 [or 132 Calories]
- Tiger 330ml bottle – 5.5 [or 135 Calories]
- Heineken 330ml bottle – 7 [or 185 Calories]
- Carling Zest 300ml bottle – 5 [or 99 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Carling C2 lager 330ml bottle – 4 [or 95 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Carling Lager 330ml bottle – 5 [or 102 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Stella Artois 330ml bottle – 7 [or 129 Calories]
- Bass beer Shandy bass 330ml can – 3.5 [or 72 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- BrewDog Dead Pony Club Pale Ale 3.8% Vol 330ml Bottle – 6 [or 106 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- BrewDog Punk IPA 5.6% Vol 330ml Bottle – 8 [or 145 Calories]
275ml CANS/BOTTLES:
- Carlsberg Export 275ml bottle – 5.5 [or 102 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Michelob Ultra 275ml bottle – 3.5 [or 95 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Coors Light 275ml bottle – 4.5 [or 94 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
- Carlsberg 275ml bottle – 4.5 [or 101 Calories] [Healthier Choice]
Vodka
Vodka Measures
- Vodka (25ml) – 3
- Vodka (35ml) – 4
- Absolut Vodka, 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Absolut Vodka, 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Aldi Tamova Triple Distilled Vodka, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Aldi Tamova Triple Distilled Vodka, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 3.5
- Ciroc Vodka, Apple, 35% vol (25ml) – 3
- Ciroc Vodka, Apple, 35% vol (35ml) – 4
- Ciroc Vodka, Coconut, 35% vol (25ml) – 3
- Ciroc Vodka, Coconut, 35% vol (35ml) – 4
- Ciroc Vodka, Original, 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Ciroc Vodka, Original, 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Ciroc Vodka, Peach, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Ciroc Vodka, Peach, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Marks & Spencer Extra Smooth Vodka, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Smirnoff Apple Flavour Vodka 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Smirnoff Apple Flavour Vodka 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Smirnoff Black Label Vodka 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Smirnoff Black Label Vodka 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Smirnoff Blue Label Vodka 45% vol (25ml) – 3
- Smirnoff Blue Label Vodka 45% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Smirnoff Blueberry Flavour Vodka 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Smirnoff Blueberry Flavour Vodka 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Smirnoff Espresso Flavour Vodka 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Smirnoff Espresso Flavour Vodka 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Smirnoff Gold Vodka, Cinnamon 37.5% (25ml) – 3
- Smirnoff Gold Vodka, Cinnamon 37.5% (35ml) – 4.5
- Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 37.5% vol (35ml) – 3.5
Vodka Pre Made Mixers
- Aldi Tamova Vodka & Diet Cola (250ml can) – 3.5
- Alfie Premium Mixed Vodka, Lime & Lemonade with Sweeteners (250ml can) – 6.5
- Harry Bromptons London Ice Tea with Vodka, Skinny Citrus (250ml can) – 5
- Harry Bromptons London Ice Tea with Vodka, Skinny Peach (250ml can) – 4.5
- Lidl Rachmaninoff Vodka, Lime & Soda, 5% vol (250ml can) – 4
- Sainsbury’s Vodka & Diet Rose Lemonade, 5% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
- Sainsbury’s Vodka Lime & Soda, 5% vol (250ml can) – 6
- Smirnoff Vodka & Cola 6.4% vol (250ml can) – 9
- Smirnoff Vodka & Cranberry 6.4% vol (250ml can) – 9.5
- Smirnoff Vodka & Diet Cola 6.4% vol (250ml can) – 4.5
- Tesco Grain Vodka with Cranberry, 5% vol (250ml can) – 6.5
- Tesco Grain Vodka with Lime & Lemonade, 5% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
Gin
Gin Measures
- Gin (35ml) – 4
- Gin (25ml) – 3
- Gin liqueurs, fruit flavours (25ml) – 2.5
- Gin liqueurs, fruit flavours (35ml) – 3.5
- Aldi Greysons London Dry Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Aldi Greysons Premium Pink Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Aldi Haysmiths Pink Grapefruit & Rose Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Aldi The Infusionist Passion Fruit Gin Liqueur (25ml) – 2.5
- Aldi The Infusionist Passion Fruit Gin Liqueur (50ml) – 5
- Aldi The Infusionist Sloe & Elderberry Gin Liqueur, 26% vol (25ml) – 3
- Aldi The Infusionist Sloe & Elderberry Gin Liqueur, 26% vol (50ml) – 6
- Aldi The Infusionist Strawberry Lemonade Gin Liqueur (25ml) – 2
- Aldi The Infusionist Strawberry Lemonade Gin Liqueur (50ml) – 4
- Beefeater London Pink Strawberry Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Co-op Pink Grapefruit & Elderflower Gin Liqueur, 20% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Co-op Pink Grapefruit & Elderflower Gin Liqueur, 20% vol (35ml) – 3.5
- Edinburgh Gin’s Plum & Vanilla Liqueur, 20% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Edinburgh Gin’s Raspberry Liqueur, 20% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur, 20% vol (25ml) – 3
- Gordon’s Dry Gin, 47.3% vol (25ml) – 3.5
- Gordon’s Dry Gin, 47.3% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Gordon’s Mediterranean Orange Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Gordon’s Mediterranean Orange Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4
- Gordon’s Premium Pink Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Gordon’s Premium Pink Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4
- Gordon’s Sloe Gin 26% vol (25ml) – 3
- Gordon’s Sloe Gin 26% vol (35ml) – 4
- Gordon’s Special Dry London Gin 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Gordon’s Special Dry London Gin 37.5% vol (35ml) – 3.5
- Gordon’s White Peach Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Gordon’s White Peach Distilled Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4
- Limehouse London Dry Gin, 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Limehouse London Dry Gin, 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Limehouse Pink Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Limehouse Pink Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 3.5
- Limehouse Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 3
- Limehouse Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 4
- Marks & Spencer London Dry Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Morrisons The Best Gin Liqueur, Orange & Rhubarb, 20% vol (25ml) – 2
- Morrisons The Best Gin Liqueur, Orange & Rhubarb, 20% vol (50ml) – 4
- Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Blackfriars Pomegranate & Rose Gin (25ml) – 2.5
- Tanqueray Flor De Sevilla Distilled Gin, 41% vol (25ml) – 3
- Tesco Finest The Melodist, London Dry Gin, 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Tesco Finest The Melodist, Whole Berry Sloe Gin, 29% vol (25ml) – 3
- Tesco London Dry Gin, 37.5% vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Tesco London Dry Gin, 37.5% vol (35ml) – 3.5
Gin Pre Made Mixers
- Aldi Greysons Dry Gin & Diet Tonic, 5% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
- Aldi Haysmiths Raspberry & Redcurrant Pink Gin G&T, 6% vol (250ml can) – 7.5
- Alfie Premium Mixed Gin & Diet Tonic (250ml can) – 3
- Alfie Premium Mixed Gin & Tonic (250ml can) – 8
- Alfie Premium Mixed Pink Gin & Tonic, 4% vol (250ml can) – 7
- Authentic Cocktail Co Forest Fruits Gin Bramble, 4% vol (250ml can) – 6.5
- Authentic Cocktail Co Pink Gin & Lemonade, 4% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
- Classic Combinations Gin & Diet Tonic (250ml can) – 3.5
- Classic Combinations Pink Gin & Tonic (250ml can) – 9
- Clean Co Clean Gin & Tonic (250ml can) – 3
- Create it Gin Fusions, Elderflower (38ml bottle) – 7.5
- Create it Gin Fusions, Raspberry (38ml bottle) – 4.5
- Create it Gin Fusions, Rhubarb (38ml bottle) – 5
- Fever-Tree Elderflower Gin & Tonic, 6.3% vol (275ml bottle) – 9
- Gordon’s Gin & Slimline Tonic (250ml can) – 4
- Gordon’s Ultra Low Alcohol Gin & Tonic Flavoured Drink, with a hint of grapefruit, 0.5% vol 4 pack (250ml bottle) – 3.5
- Kopparberg Gin & Slimline Lemonade, Strawberry & Lime (250ml can) – 3.5
- Limehouse Aromatic Gin & Low Calorie Pink Tonic, 5% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
- Marks & Spencer Christmas Gin & Diet Tonic, 8% vol (250ml can) – 5.5
- Marks & Spencer Gin & Diet Tonic, 8% vol (250ml can) – 5.5
- Marks & Spencer Gin & Tonic, 8% vol (250ml can) – 8.5
- Marks & Spencer Pink Gin & Tonic, 8% vol (250ml can) – 9
- Navigator Pink Gin & Diet Lemonade, 4% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
- Navigator Rhubarb Gin & Ginger Ale, 4% vol (250ml can) – 8
- Punchy Hard Punch Gin, Cucumber, Yuzu & Rosemary, 4% vol (250ml can) – 5
- Sainsbury’s Gin & Diet Tonic, 5% vol (250ml can) – 3.5
- Sainsbury’s Gin & Rose Lemonade, 5% vol (250ml can) – 8
- Sainsbury’s Gin & Tonic, 5% vol (250ml can) – 7
- Sainsbury’s Gin with Rhubarb & Ginger, 5% vol (250ml can) – 8
- Sainsbury’s Gin, Diet Rhubarb & Ginger (250ml can) – 3.5
- Tesco London Dry Gin & Tonic (250ml can) – 6
- Tesco London Dry Gin with Reduced Calorie Tonic (250ml can) – 3.5
Rum
- Rum 35-40% Vol (25ml) – 2.5
- Rum 35-40% Vol (35ml) – 3.5
Whiskey
- Most Whiskey (25ml) – 3
- Most Whiskey (35ml) – 4
- Bells Extra Special Whiskey 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Bells Extra Special Whiskey 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Chivas Regal Whiskey, 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Chivas Regal Whiskey, 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- J&B Whiskey Rare 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- J&B Whiskey Rare 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Jameson Whiskey, 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Jameson Whiskey, 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- Jameson Whiskey, 43% vol (25ml) – 3
- Jameson Whiskey, 43% vol (35ml) – 4.5
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whiskey 43% vol (25ml) – 3
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whiskey 43% vol (35ml) – 4
- Johnnie Walker Red Label Whiskey 40% vol (25ml) – 3
- Johnnie Walker Red Label Whiskey 40% vol (35ml) – 4
- My Classic Whiskey & Ginger, 4% vol (250ml can) – 6.5
Wine
Red Wine
Approx. Pub Measures
- Red wine, high alcohol, 14% vol & above (125ml) – 6.5
- Red wine, high alcohol, 14% vol & above (175ml) – 9
- Red wine, high alcohol, 14% vol & above (250ml) – 12.5
- Red wine, light alcohol, 10-12% vol (125ml) – 5
- Red wine, light alcohol, 10-12% vol (175ml) – 7
- Red wine, light alcohol, 10-12% vol (250ml) – 10
- Red wine, medium alcohol, 12.5-13.5% vol (125ml) – 6
- Red wine, medium alcohol, 12.5-13.5% vol (175ml) – 8
- Red wine, medium alcohol, 12.5-13.5% vol (250ml) – 11.5
Branded
- Black Tower Red Wine, 5.5% vol (125ml) – 3
- Black Tower Red Wine, 5.5% vol (175ml) – 4
- Black Tower Red Wine, 5.5% vol (250ml) – 5.5
- Campo Viejo Rioja Garnacha Red Wine, 13.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- Campo Viejo Rioja Garnacha Red Wine, 13.5% vol (250ml) – 10
- Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva Red Wine, 13.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva Red Wine, 13.5% vol (250ml) – 10
- Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Red Wine, 13.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Red Wine, 13.5% vol (250ml) – 10
- Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Red Wine, 13.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Red Wine, 13.5% vol (250ml) – 10
- Jacobs Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 13.7% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 13.7% vol (250ml) – 10
- Jacobs Creek Merlot Red Wine, 13.9% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Merlot Red Wine, 13.9% vol (250ml) – 10.5
- Jacobs Creek Pinot Noir Red Wine, 13.9% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Pinot Noir Red Wine, 13.9% vol (250ml) – 10.5
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 14.2% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 14.2% vol (250ml) – 10.5
- Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet Red Wine, 13.9% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet Red Wine, 13.9% vol (250ml) – 10.5
- Jacobs Creek Shiraz Red Wine, 13.9% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Shiraz Red Wine, 13.9% vol (250ml) – 10.5
- Marks & Spencer Just a Glass of Red Wine (100ml serving) – 4
- Mighty Murray Classic Red Wine (125ml) – 4.5
- Mighty Murray Classic Red Wine (175ml) – 6.5
- Mighty Murray Classic Red Wine (250ml) – 9
- Rawsons Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon Low Alcohol Red Wine, 0.5% vol (175ml) – 1.5
- Rawsons Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon Low Alcohol Red Wine, 0.5% vol (250ml) – 2
- Sainsburys So Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 13.5% vol (125ml) – 5
- Sainsburys So Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 13.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- Sainsburys So Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, 13.5% vol (250ml) – 10
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Barbera dAsti Red Wine, 13.5% (125ml) – 5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Barbera dAsti Red Wine, 13.5% (175ml) – 7
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Barbera dAsti Red Wine, 13.5% (250ml) – 10
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Beaujolais Villages Coteau Red Wine, 13% vol (125ml) – 4.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Beaujolais Villages Coteau Red Wine, 13% vol (175ml) – 6.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Beaujolais Villages Coteau Red Wine, 13% vol (250ml) – 9.5
Rose Wine
Approx. Pub Measures
- Rose wine, high alcohol, 13% vol & above (125ml) – 6
- Rose wine, high alcohol, 13% vol & above (175ml) – 8.5
- Rose wine, high alcohol, 13% vol & above (250ml) – 12
- Rose wine, light alcohol, 8-10% vol (125ml) – 4.5
- Rose wine, light alcohol, 8-10% vol (175ml) – 6
- Rose wine, light alcohol, 8-10% vol (250ml) – 9
- Rose wine, medium alcohol, 10.5-12.5% vol (125ml) – 5
- Rose wine, medium alcohol, 10.5-12.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- Rose wine, medium alcohol, 10.5-12.5% vol (250ml) – 10
Branded
- Banrock Station Light Rose Wine, Reduced Alcohol (125ml) – 3
- Banrock Station Light Rose Wine, Reduced Alcohol (175ml) – 4
- Banrock Station Light Rose Wine, Reduced Alcohol (250ml) – 5.5
- Black Tower Rose Wine, 5.5% vol (125ml) – 3
- Black Tower Rose Wine, 5.5% vol (175ml) – 4
- Black Tower Rose Wine, 5.5% vol (250ml) – 5.5
- Blossom Hill Vie Delicate & Fruity Rose Wine (175ml) – 4.5
- Blossom Hill Vie Delicate & Fruity Rose Wine (250ml) – 6.5
- Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Rose Wine, 13% vol (175ml) – 7
- Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Rose Wine, 13% vol (250ml) – 9.5
- Gallo Summer Rose Wine, 5.5% vol (175ml) – 5.5
- Gallo Summer Rose Wine, 5.5% vol (250ml) – 7.5
- Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Shiraz Rose Wine, 11.5% vol (175ml) – 6.5
- Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Shiraz Rose Wine, 11.5% vol (250ml) – 9.5
- Jacobs Creek Shiraz Rose Wine, 12.3% vol (175ml) – 6.5
- Jacobs Creek Shiraz Rose Wine, 12.3% vol (250ml) – 9.5
- Jacobs Creek Sparkling Rose Wine, 11.5% vol (125ml) – 4.5
- Sainsburys Alcohol Free Rose Wine 750ml bottle (125ml) – 1.5
- Sainsburys Alcohol Free Rose Wine 750ml bottle (175ml) – 2
- Sainsburys Alcohol Free Rose Wine 750ml bottle (250ml) – 3
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Barrihuelo Rioja Rosado Rose Wine (125ml) – 5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Barrihuelo Rioja Rosado Rose Wine (175ml) – 6.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Barrihuelo Rioja Rosado Rose Wine (250ml) – 9.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Bordeaux Rose Wine, 12.5% vol (125ml) – 4.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Bordeaux Rose Wine, 12.5% vol (175ml) – 6.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Bordeaux Rose Wine, 12.5% vol (250ml) – 9
- Weight Watchers Rose Wine (125ml) – 4
- Weight Watchers Rose Wine (175ml) – 5.5
- Weight Watchers Rose Wine (250ml) – 7.5
White Wine
Approx. Pub Measures
- Sparking Wine, E.g Cava, Champagne and Prosecco (125ml) – 5
- White wine, high alcohol, 13% vol & above (125ml) – 6
- White wine, high alcohol, 13% vol & above (175ml) – 8.5
- White wine, high alcohol, 13% vol & above (250ml) – 11.5
- White wine, light alcohol, 8-10% vol (125ml) – 4.5
- White wine, light alcohol, 8-10% vol (175ml) – 6
- White wine, light alcohol, 8-10% vol (250ml) – 9
- White wine, medium alcohol, 10.5-12.5% vol (125ml) – 5
- White wine, medium alcohol, 10.5-12.5% vol (175ml) – 7
- White wine, medium alcohol, 10.5-12.5% vol (250ml) – 10
Branded
- Banrock Station White Wine, Reduced Alcohol (125ml) – 3
- Banrock Station White Wine, Reduced Alcohol (175ml) – 4
- Banrock Station White Wine, Reduced Alcohol (250ml) – 5.5
- Black Tower White Wine, 5.5% vol (125ml) – 3
- Black Tower White Wine, 5.5% vol (175ml) – 4
- Black Tower White Wine, 5.5% vol (250ml) – 5.5
- Blossom Hill Vie Elegant & Fruity White Wine (175ml) – 4
- Blossom Hill Vie Elegant & Fruity White Wine (250ml) – 5.5
- Campo Viejo Rioja Semidulce White Wine, 11% vol (175ml) – 7
- Campo Viejo Rioja Semidulce White Wine, 11% vol (250ml) – 10
- Jacobs Creek Chardonnay White Wine, 13.1% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Chardonnay White Wine, 13.1% vol (250ml) – 10
- Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Pinot Grigio White Wine, 11.1% vol (175ml) – 6
- Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Pinot Grigio White Wine, 11.1% vol (250ml) – 9
- Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Sauvignon Blanc White Wine, 10.8% vol (175ml) – 6
- Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest Sauvignon Blanc White Wine, 10.8% vol (250ml) – 8.5
- Jacobs Creek Pinot Grigio White Wine, 11.8% vol (175ml) – 6
- Jacobs Creek Pinot Grigio White Wine, 11.8% vol (250ml) – 9
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay White Wine, 12.9% vol (175ml) – 6.5
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc White Wine. 13.1% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc White Wine. 13.1% vol (250ml) – 10
- Jacobs Creek Sauvignon Blanc White Wine, 13% vol (175ml) – 7
- Jacobs Creek Sauvignon Blanc White Wine, 13% vol (250ml) – 9.5
- Jacobs Creek Semillon Chardonnay White Wine, 12.5% vol (175ml) – 6.5
- Jacobs Creek Semillon Chardonnay White Wine, 12.5% vol (250ml) – 9.5
- Marks & Spencer Just a Glass of White Wine (187ml serving) – 7
- Mighty Murray White Wine (125ml) – 4.5
- Mighty Murray White Wine (175ml) – 6.5
- Mighty Murray White Wine (250ml) – 9
- Rawsons Retreat Semillon Chardonnay Low Alcohol White Wine, 0.5% vol (175ml) – 1
- Rawsons Retreat Semillon Chardonnay Low Alcohol White Wine, 0.5% vol (250ml) – 1.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Australian Riesling White Wine, 12.5% (125ml) – 4.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Australian Riesling White Wine, 12.5% (175ml) – 6.5
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Australian Riesling White Wine, 12.5% (250ml) – 9
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Chablis White Wine, 12.5% vol (125ml) – 4½
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Chablis White Wine, 12.5% vol (175ml) – 6½
- Sainsburys Taste the Difference Chablis White Wine, 12.5% vol (250ml) – 9
- Weight Watchers Fruity White Wine (125ml) – 4
- Weight Watchers Fruity White Wine (175ml) – 5.5
- Weight Watchers Fruity White Wine (250ml) – 7.5
LOOKING FOR SYNS?
We agreed with Slimming World that we would remove the Syns from our food and shopping lists.
LOOKING FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS SMART POINTS?
Since Weight Watchers introduced the new Personal Points plan it is harder to calculate points. This means I can no longer offer exact WW Points for food lists. (I am working on the recipe part).
HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I BE CONSUMING PER DAY?
When we eat and drink more calories than we use up, our bodies store the excess as body fat. If this continues, over time we may put on weight. As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day.
These values can vary depending on age, size and levels of physical activity, among other factors. To find out more about calories and losing weight with a calorie controlled plan please visit NHS.
Your ultimate Slimming friendly guide to alcohol can be found here. What is the best alcohol to drink? Does it contain Syns? Is it full of calories? Are you able to still enjoy a night out whilst trying to lose weight? All of those questions will be answered here.
So whether you are following Slimming World, Weight Watchers or a calorie deficit this post if for you.
Losing weight is a long term life long journey, and if you’re trying to shed a few pounds, you’re likely being very careful with what you eat. Cutting down on portions or following a weight loss plan may seem obvious, but when it comes to alcohol the confusion sets in. Nothing is every off limits, especially when you are following a plan such as Slimming World. You just need to know your limits and how to choose the lowest-calorie alcohol.
List Updated: 1st January 2024
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- Alchopops
- Beer/Lager/Ale
- Vodka
- Gin
- Rum
- Whiskey
- Wine
How many calories are in alcohol?
For reference, here’s a breakdown of each type of alcohol’s calorie count:
- Vodka: 1 Shot = Approx 97 Calories
- Rum:1 Shot = Approx 97 Calories
- Whiskey, Bourbon, Brandy and Scotch: 1 Shot = Approx 105 Calories
- Brandy: 1 Shot = Approx 70 Calories
- Gin: 1 Shot = Approx 110 Calories
- Tequila: 1 Shot = Approx 105 Calories
- Champagne: 1 Glass = 90 calories
- Beer: 1 Bottle = 153 calories
- Wine: 1 Small Glass = 123 Calories
- Baileys: 1 Shot = Approx 147 Calories
This simple breakdown should help you to make a better decision when enjoying a little tipple on a night out. For example a shot of Vodka is a far better choice than a Baileys.. in fact those calories are for 1 shot of Baileys and who on earth ever has just that?
Best alcoholic drinks to go for whilst trying to lose weight
- Vodka with slimline tonic or diet lemonade
- Brandy and diet lemonade
- Rum and diet cola
- Dry Red wine
- Light beer
Alcohol to avoid whilst trying to lose weight
- Alcopops (example Smirnoff ice, hooch)
- Champagne
- Wine
- Baileys and other cream liquors
- Cocktails
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Alchopops
| PRODUCT | SYN VALUE |
|---|---|
| Smirnoff Ice (275ml bottle) | 9 |
| WKD Vodka Blue, Original (275ml bottle) | 11 |
| WKD Vodka Blue, Original (700ml bottle) | 27.5 |
| WKD Vodka Original Iron Brew (275ml bottle) | 8 |
| WKD Vodka Original Iron Brew (700ml bottle) | 20.5 |
Beer/Lager/Ale
| PRODUCT | SYN VALUE |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Pint of under 3.5% Lager | 4 |
| 1/2 Pint of 3.5-4% Lager | 4.5 |
| 1/2 Pint of 4-6% Lager | 6 |
| 1/2 Pint of 6%+ Lager | 9.5 |
| 1 Pint of under 3.5% Lager | 8 |
| 1 Pint of 3.5-4% Beer | 9 |
| 1 Pint 4-6% Lager | 11.6 |
| 1 Pint 6% Lager | 18.5 |
| 1 Pint Lager Shandy 4-6% ( with 50% Diet Lemonade) | 6 |
| Lech Lager 550ml bottle or can | 10.5 |
| Carling 550ml bottle or can | 8.5 |
| Fosters 550ml bottle or can | 7.5 |
| Czech low alcohol 550ml bottle or can | 4.5 |
| Deuchars IPA 500ml bottle or can | 8.5 |
| Greene King IPA 500ml bottle or can | 8.5 |
| Old speckled hen 500ml bottle or can | 11.5 |
| Fosters 440ml can | 6.5 |
| Carling Lager 440ml can | 7.5 |
| Guinness Original 440ml bottle or can | 8 |
| Boddingtons 440ml bottle or can | 8 |
| Stones bitter 440ml bottle or can | 6.5 |
| CO-OP Best bitter 440ml bottle or can | 7.5 |
| Stella Artois 440ml bottle or can | 9 |
| Corona Light 330ml bottle | 4 |
| Corona 330ml bottle | 7 |
| Peroni 330ml bottle | 6 |
| Budweiser Light 330ml bottle | 5 |
| Budweiser 330ml bottle | 7.5 |
| San Miguel 330ml bottle | 8 |
| Sol 330ml bottle | 7.5 |
| Tiger 330ml bottle | 5.5 |
| Heineken 330ml bottle | 7 |
| Carling Zest 300ml bottle | 5 |
| Carling C2 lager 330ml bottle | 4 |
| Carling Lager 330ml bottle | 5 |
| Stella Artois 330ml bottle | 7 |
| Bass beer Shandy bass 330ml can | 3.5 |
| BrewDog Dead Pony Club Pale Ale 3.8% Vol 330ml Bottle | 6 |
| BrewDog Punk IPA 5.6% Vol 330ml Bottle | 8 |
| Carlsberg Export 275ml bottle | 5.5 |
| Michelob Ultra 275ml bottle | 3.5 |
| Coors Light 275ml bottle | 4.5 |
| Carlsberg 275ml bottle | 4.5 |