Strawberry margaritas are sweetened alcoholic beverages that are made with tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec, strawberry puree and crushed ice. Although liquor such as tequila is lower in calories than some other alcoholic beverages such as beer, the added ingredients make strawberry margaritas high in calories and sugar.
Calorie Content
Strawberry margaritas are high in calories. An 8oz strawberry margarita contains 230 calories, which is more than 11 percent of the suggested daily intake of 2,000 calories. This makes strawberry margaritas significantly higher in calories than other alcoholic beverages, such as beer, which contains 138 calories per 12oz serving.
Carbohydrate Content
Ingredients such as strawberry puree are high in carbohydrates, which makes strawberry margaritas rich in carbohydrates. Each 8oz strawberry margarita provides 31.5g of carbohydrates. If you are on a low-carbohydrate diet, you may want to choose tequila on the rocks rather than a strawberry margarita, as tequila does not contain carbohydrates.
Alcohol Content
Alcoholic beverages such as margaritas are high in calories due partly to the alcohol content, as alcohol provides seven calories per gram. This is nearly double the amount of calories provided by carbohydrates and protein, and slightly less than fat, which provides nine calories per gram. An 8oz strawberry margarita contains nearly 15g of alcohol, which provide 104 calories.
Fat Content
Strawberry margaritas do not contain any fat. Fat is required by your body because it aids in growth and development.
Protein Content
Strawberry margaritas do not contain any protein. Protein is a vital nutrient that builds muscle and other tissues in your body.
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