Who knew after hours drinks were this fattening
South African's average daily kilojoule in take amounts to 8,700 kJ, however when it cocktails, wine, shooters and beers this makes up 6% to 8% of that intake.
Below are lists of the most consumed drinks and their kilojolue count
Beers
| Drink | Alcohol % | kJ per bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Windhoek Light | 2.4% | 300 kJ |
| Castle Light | 4.0% | 413 kJ |
| Hansa Pilsner | 4.5% | 445 kJ |
| Windhoek Lager | 4.0% | 501 kJ |
| Heineken | 5.0% | 545 kJ |
| Castle Lager | 5.0% | 545 kJ |
Wine
Wines vary depending on the make and type but you are looking at around 500 kJ per 150ml glass.
Cocktails
Cocktails are the trouble makes as per usual, the kilojoule increse with the size of the drink. For example, a classic Mojito or a strawberry daiquiri can amount to over 1,000 kJs.
Shooter
Our favourite friends in more then one way carry the most kilojoules and best memories the next morning.
| Drink | Alcohol % | kJ per jigger (45ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Jaegermeister | 34.0% | 320 kJ |
| Vodka | 40.0% | 405 kJ |
| Tequila | 40.0% | 405 kJ |
| Rum | 40.0% | 405 kJ |
| Brandy | 40.0% | 435 kJ |
| Whiskey | 40.0% | 440 kJ |
| Gin | 40.0% | 460 kJ |
| Amarula | 17.0% | 670 kJ |