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Alcohol in a calorie comparison — Hard Seltzer versus the rest

March 31, 2022

Hard seltzer is still a novelty and is benefiting from the current trend towards vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar, and low-calorie products. You no longer need to be a fitness freak to enjoy the benefits, however—nothing stands in the way of a pleasant buzz without the side effects (as long as you don't overdo it).

Real men drink beer. Ok boomer. Try something new! Or are you afraid you might like it? In all seriousness — anyone who feels their masculinity is threatened by a drink should probably think more about what exactly their masculinity entails, he said, sipping a little Hard Seltzer Daiquiri from his martini glass. Of course, we are economically motivated. It would be pointless to make a secret of that. That is why we want to stick strictly to the facts. In a direct calorie comparison between Hard Seltzer and EVERYTHING ELSE, it becomes obvious why no marketing fluff is needed — the unmistakable language of scientific data is more than enough.

Less is more.

Per 100 ml, Hard Seltzer (in this comparison, Sparklys, of course) shines with 32 kilocalories. Caution: Not all brands, variants, and flavors have the same values. When in doubt, you should check the nutritional table. Strong spirits such as rum, cognac, whiskey, gin, vodka, kirsch, sambuca, ouzo, tequila, and the like are not only potent in alcohol content but are also small calorie bombs with an average of over 240 kcal per 100 ml. Liqueurs like Amaretto, Bailey’s, Calvados, Grand Marnier, or eggnog enter the race at 300 kcal or more for the same amount. The green fairy, absinthe, is anything but light as a feather, let alone fairy-like, and at 472 kcal, it is actually a heavyweight. While many high-proof varieties add to the waistline mainly due to their alcohol content, the calories in sweet alcoholic and mixed drinks lurk in the sugar and fats they contain.

Sweeter is unfortunately rarely better.

In general, the motto is: the sweeter and creamier it is, the less excessively you should stuff yourself with it, unless that’s what you want and you are aware of what you are consuming. Champagne, red wine, and rosé also tip the scales at almost twice as much as Hard Seltzer, and for the main competition, beer and cider, the average is still at least 10 kcal above the value of Sparklys Hard Seltzer. So, if you are counting calories and know that you should be careful with alcohol, you can elegantly save on calories with Hard Seltzer without having to give up the pleasure of a drink.

Find out now how light as a feather Sparklys Hard Seltzer is compared to other alcoholic beverages and order them right here in our shop or from the following retailers. 

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