One pint of Beer (568 ml, 5%)*

Number of pints

1

2

3

4

Alcohol units

2.8

5.7

8.5

11.4

Calories

242

485

727

969

 

 

Small glass of wine  (125 ml, 13%)*

Number of glasses

1

2

3

4

Alcohol units

1.7

3.3

4.9

6.5

Calories

96

191

287

382

 

 

Spirits (25 ml, 37.5%)*

Number of measures

1

2

3

4

Alcohol units

0.9

1.9

2.8

3.8

Calories

52

104

156

209

* Data obtained from “Drinkaware.co.uk

 

Recommended safe levels:

Men: 3-4 units per day

Women: 2-3 units per day

However, the Department of Health recommends at least two alocohol free days per week

 

Published 01/03/2011, Updated 08/08/2014 Review date August 2016