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Alcohol Carbohydrates
Does alcohol contain carbohydrates and in what amount?
(18 Apr 2008)
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Alcohol and Carbohydrates
There exists no benefit from the carbohydrates in alcohol. Alcohol contributes to 'empty calories'. This refers to the contribution of calories and no other essential nutrient. Alcoholic drinks comprise of lesser carbohydrates, in comparison to non alcoholic drinks. Alcohol is not a carbohydrate and is processed initially, prior to carbohydrate, fat and protein. Fat breakdown is slowed down, thereby resulting in weight gain. Carbohydrates are absent in hard liquor, as it is distilled. Wine is made from grapes and thus, wherein the sugars are converted into alcohol. Around 5 grams of carbohydrates are present in 5 ounce of wine. Low carbohydrate beers are available. Low carbohydrate implies low calorie, and thereby helps in losing weight. But, this is the case in healthy foods and not in beer, alcohol or wine. Low carbohydrate beers or wine for weight loss is a gimmick and is not recommended.
A list of them with their carbohydrate contents are given below:
Twelve fluid ounce of beer contains 13 grams of carbohydrates.
3.5 fl oz of red wine- 1.75 grams
1 pint cider- 15 grams
15 ml of whisky- traces of carbohydrates
2 fl oz of port- 6 grams
100ml of champagne- 3.7 grams
12 fl oz of light beer- 4.5 grams
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answered by E L on 18 Apr 2008, 10:49:09
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