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1.5 ounce shot of vodka (or other liquor i.e. tequila, rum) at 80 proof has 100 calories. At 100 proof a shot has 124 calories. 80 proof vodka contains 40% alcohol. 1 gram of alcohol has 7 calories (7 calories per gram) 1 shot is about 45 milliliters by volume. A shot of 80 proof vodka would consist of 18 milliliters of alcohol (40%) and 27 milliliters of water (60%) 1 ml of alcohol weighs .8 grams. 1 shot would contain about 14.4 grams of alcohol (18 X 0.8) by weight. 14.4 grams X 7 calories per gram =100.8 calories in one shot of 80 proof vodka.
The actual number of calories in vodka depends on the amount of alcohol in the variety that you choose. According to CalorieCount.com, there are approximately 97 calories in vodka if you drink a single shot (1.5 ounces) in the 80-90 proof range. So even if vodka tastes light and clean, it still provides as many calories as many other types of alcohol. If you choose a vodka with more alcohol, the number of calories goes up as well. If you drink 100-proof vodka or even 120-proof vodka, the estimated calorie count goes up to 124.