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Low-carb alcoholic cocktail
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Vodka soda lemon (240 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 70 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 9.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 240 g
168
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.9g
· 1% 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 | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| 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 (medium) | 240 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 45 g | 32 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 275 g | 193 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 210 kcal |
Calculated from 70 calories per 100 g.
A vodka soda lemon is made with vodka, plain soda water, lemon, and ice. Add vodka and fresh lemon juice to an ice-filled glass, top with soda water, and stir gently so the drink stays fizzy.
A vodka soda lemon contains vodka, soda water, lemon juice, and usually ice. A lemon wedge is a common garnish. Adding tonic or sweetened lemon soda changes the classic drink’s taste and adds sweetness.
A vodka soda lemon uses plain soda water, while a vodka tonic uses bitter, usually sweetened tonic water. The soda version tastes cleaner and lets the lemon stand out; tonic gives the drink a distinctive bitter-sweet flavor.
The strength of a vodka soda lemon depends on how much vodka is poured and how much soda water is added. Soda dilutes the drink but does not remove its alcohol, so count it as an alcoholic drink.
Either club soda or plain sparkling water works in a vodka soda lemon. Choose an unflavoured, unsweetened option; sweetened or flavoured fizzy drinks change the classic taste and can make the cocktail sweeter.
Fresh lemon juice gives a vodka soda lemon a sharper, more noticeable citrus taste, while a wedge mainly adds aroma and garnish. For a brighter flavour, add a squeeze of juice and finish with a wedge.
A clean-tasting, unflavoured vodka is a good choice for a vodka soda lemon because it lets the lemon and soda come through. Flavoured vodka can work, but it changes the drink’s usual profile.
Yes, a vodka soda lemon can get you drunk because it contains alcohol. Soda water does not lessen alcohol’s effects; how strongly it affects you depends on how much and how quickly you drink. Do not drive after drinking.
Yes, a vodka soda lemon can disrupt sleep because alcohol may reduce sleep quality, even if it makes you feel drowsy at first. The soda and lemon do not cancel out alcohol’s effects.
It is best to make a vodka soda lemon just before serving. Once mixed, the soda loses its fizz and melting ice dilutes the drink; adding the soda and lemon fresh keeps the flavour brighter.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.6mg · 11% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.48µg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 168 calories in 1 serving (medium) (240 g):
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Vodka soda lemon combines vodka, sparkling water and lemon, usually served over ice. It is a simple modern bar cocktail rather than a drink with one widely agreed place of origin. Lemon juice or a wedge adds a bright, tart note, while soda keeps the drink crisp and relatively light in flavour.
It is commonly ordered at bars or made at home as an easy long drink; serve it chilled in a tall glass, adjusting the lemon to taste. Its straightforward flavour also makes it a useful option alongside savoury snacks or a meal. Vodka soda lemon is low in carbohydrates for an alcoholic cocktail, with 0.8 g per 100 g. For a less sweet version, skip flavoured syrups and use plain soda.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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
✓ 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.