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Anise-flavored distilled alcoholic beverage, served neat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Rakı neat (45 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 275 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 45 g
124
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.45 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (small) | 45 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 275 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 120 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 275 calories per 100 g.
Neat rakı is rakı served without water or ice in the glass. It is an anise-flavoured Turkish spirit, commonly enjoyed slowly with water and food served separately.
Drink neat rakı in small sips, with water served on the side if desired. Adding water directly to the glass makes it diluted rakı rather than neat; drinking slowly does not remove alcohol’s effects.
Rakı turns cloudy because water causes anise oil, especially anethole, to form tiny droplets that scatter light. This milky appearance is a normal reaction, not by itself a sign that the rakı has spoiled.
Neat rakı is often paired with meze such as white cheese, melon, olives, and vegetable dishes, as well as fish and seafood. Serving food and water alongside it is traditional, but food does not prevent alcohol impairment.
No. Neat rakı is Turkish rakı served without dilution, while ouzo is a distinct Greek anise-flavoured spirit. They share anise aromas and may both turn cloudy with water, but their production traditions and flavour profiles differ.
Yes, you can add ice to neat rakı, but melting ice gradually dilutes it and can soften its anise aroma. Chilling the bottle or serving water separately keeps the drink from changing as quickly.
Neat rakı has the alcohol strength stated for that bottle; “neat” does not indicate a particular proof. It means the spirit is served without water, so its undiluted alcohol concentration remains in the glass.
No, neat rakı does not need refrigeration after opening. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place; heat, sunlight, and a loose cap can gradually weaken its aroma or allow alcohol to evaporate.
Yes, neat rakı can cause a hangover because it contains alcohol, and drinking more increases the risk. Water may help with thirst but cannot prevent a hangover or sober someone up; avoiding alcohol is the safest choice.
It is not safe to assume neat rakı can be combined with medication: alcohol can intensify drowsiness and interact dangerously with some medicines. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about your specific medication before drinking.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0.45mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.45mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.45mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 124 calories in 1 serving (small) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Rakı neat is an anise-flavoured Turkish distilled spirit served without water added to the glass. In Turkey, it is usually sipped slowly from a small glass at a rakı table, with cold water alongside and foods such as meze, cheese or melon. For English-speaking drinkers elsewhere, it can be enjoyed in the same unhurried way, or with the water poured separately so you can adjust each sip to taste.
It provides virtually no protein, fat or fibre; its energy comes mainly from alcohol. The table lists 275 calories per 100 g, so a small pour is a practical choice if you are keeping an eye on energy intake.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.