Kahlua Nutrition: Calories, Sugar and Carbs in a Serving
USDA lists coffee liqueur such as Kahlua at about 336 calories, 46.8 g carbs and 38.3 g sugar per 100 g (53 proof). A 1.5 fl oz shot (52 g) works out to about 175 calories, 24 g carbs and 20 g sugar (our calculation). These are USDA generic coffee liqueur values, not the Kahlua label, which we could not open.
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How many calories are in Kahlua?
The USDA does not list the Kahlua brand in its liqueur data, so the figures below are for generic coffee liqueur, which is what Kahlua is. Check the bottle for the exact label values. The official Kahlua site returned an access error (403) when we tried to read it, so we could not confirm brand numbers.
Kahlua nutrition facts per serving
USDA FoodData Central lists coffee liqueur at two strengths. Per-serving values are our calculation from the per-100 g data and the USDA portion weights (1 fl oz = 34.8 g, 1.5 fl oz = 52 g).
| Item | 53 proof | 63 proof |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per 100 g | 336 | 308 |
| Carbs per 100 g | 46.8 g | 32.2 g |
| Sugar per 100 g | 38.3 g | 32.2 g |
| Calories, 1 fl oz | 117 | 107 |
| Calories, 1.5 fl oz shot | 175 | 160 |
| Carbs, 1.5 fl oz shot | 24.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Sugar, 1.5 fl oz shot | 19.9 g | 16.7 g |
Fat is 0.3 g and protein 0.1 g per 100 g in both entries, so almost all the calories come from sugar and alcohol.
Does Kahlua have sugar and carbs?
Yes. Coffee liqueur is sweetened, and in the USDA data most of the carbohydrate is sugar. A shot has roughly 17 to 20 g of sugar depending on the strength listed.
Why do numbers differ between sources?
Proof changes the calories. Liqueur with less alcohol and a different sugar level gives a different total, and serving size (1 oz, 1.5 oz or a poured shot) changes it again.
Is a shot of Kahlua one standard drink?
NIAAA counts a 1.5 fl oz shot of 40% spirits as one standard drink (14 g alcohol); liqueurs at about 24% count as one drink at 2 to 3 fl oz. By our calculation, a 1.5 fl oz shot of the 53 proof entry holds about 11 g of alcohol. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about alcohol if you have a health condition or take medication.
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How many calories are in a shot of Kahlua?
By USDA data for coffee liqueur, a 1.5 fl oz shot (52 g) is about 160 to 175 calories depending on proof (our calculation). One fl oz is about 107 to 117 calories.
How much sugar is in Kahlua?
USDA lists 38.3 g of sugar per 100 g for 53 proof coffee liqueur, about 20 g in a 1.5 fl oz shot (our calculation).
How many carbs are in Kahlua?
About 24 g in a 1.5 fl oz shot for 53 proof coffee liqueur and about 17 g for 63 proof, from USDA per-100 g values (our calculation).
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