Guides — Alcohol Calories & Smart Drinking

Guides

Everything you need to drink smarter without drinking less.

Comparison

Beer Calories by Brand: 20+ Popular Beers Compared

From Michelob Ultra at 95 calories to craft IPAs over 200 — see the exact calories, carbs, ABV, and C2AR score for every major beer brand.

February 2026
Guide

Calories in Wine by Type — A Complete Guide

How many calories are in wine? Compare red, white, sparkling, rose, and dessert wines side by side with calorie counts, carbs, and C2AR scores.

February 2026
Recipes

8 Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipes Under 150 Calories

Skinny cocktail recipes that actually taste good. Eight low-calorie mixed drinks you can make at home, with full ingredient lists and calorie counts.

February 2026
Guide

How to Drink Alcohol Without Ruining Your Diet

Alcohol has 7 calories per gram and pauses fat burning — but you can still drink and lose weight. Here are the best choices and practical strategies.

February 2026
Guide

The Best Alcoholic Drinks for Keto and Low-Carb Diets

Spirits have zero carbs. Dry wine is under 4g. But one cocktail can blow your whole daily budget — here is every drink type ranked for keto.

February 2026
Guide

How Many Calories Are in Alcohol?

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram — more than carbs or protein. Here's exactly how that adds up across beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails.

February 2026
Guide

The Lowest Calorie Alcoholic Drinks

The best low-calorie choices at any bar or liquor store — ranked by the C2AR calorie-to-alcohol ratio so you get the most out of every drink.

February 2026
Comparison

Hard Seltzer vs. Beer: Which Has Fewer Calories?

Hard seltzers clock in around 100 calories per can while regular beer averages 150+. But the full picture is a little more complicated.

February 2026