How many calories are in calvados?

Key facts

• Per 100 g. US nutrition data for 80-proof distilled spirits list 231 kcal and 33.4 g of alcohol per 100 g. [1]
• Per measure. A 1.5 fl oz jigger (42 g) works out at about 97 kcal. [1]
• Strength. Calvados must be at least 40% ABV, the same as 80 proof; some cask-strength bottlings reach up to 55%. [2]

Where do the calories in calvados come from?

From alcohol. The US data list 33.4 g of alcohol and 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of 80-proof spirit, so the alcohol accounts for nearly all of its 231 kcal. [1] That is why a stronger cask-strength calvados has more calories per measure than a standard 40% one.

How does calvados compare with cider?

Per 100 g, calvados has about four times the calories of hard cider, which US data put at 56 kcal per 100 g. [3] [1] Per serving the picture flips: a 42 g measure of calvados has fewer calories than a pint of cider. For cider figures, see how many calories are in cider; for non-alcoholic apple cider, see calories in apple cider. For what calvados is made from, see what calvados is and the glossary entry for calvados.

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• Cider makers in Normandy: 114 makers listed (as of 2026-10-02), including calvados producers.
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Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.