This table will help you see the carbohydrate levels in alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol 1 unit =

• 1/2 a pint of ordinary strength beer or larger
• 1 small glass of  wine
• 1 single measure of spirits
• 1 small glass of sherry
• 1 single measure of aperitifs

One unit equals 10ml or 8 g of alcohol.

A large glass of wine or half a pint of cider contain one and half units of alcohol.

Did you know that one pure alcohol unit contains 7 calories a per gram, nearly twice the amount of calories found in carbohydrates and protein,  both these nutrients contain 4 calories per gram.