Tequila Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Tequila is a distilled spirit that provides energy primarily through ethanol (pure alcohol), with a standard 1.5-fluid ounce shot containing approximately 14 grams of alcohol .
Moderate consumption of spirits like tequila is associated with a 25–40% reduction in the risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke (clots in the brain), likely due to alcohol's ability to raise high-density lipoproteins (HDL, or "good" cholesterol) and decrease blood coagulability (clotting) .
These potential cardiovascular benefits are often absent for spirits compared to wine because tequila and other liquors are more frequently consumed as binge drinking (three or more drinks in a short period), which can increase the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) .
Even low levels of consumption are linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer and cancers of the mouth and throat .

Interesting fact

Tequila can only be legally produced in specific regions of Mexico, primarily Jalisco, and must be made from the Weber blue agave plant, which takes between seven and ten years to reach maturity.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Alcohol

N/A

231

kcal per 100g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Agave cultivation is water-intensive and the distillation process produces significant liquid waste known as vinasses.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

2+ years

Keep upright to prevent the high alcohol content from degrading the cork.

Away From Direct Sunlight

2+ years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes Following Weight Loss in Premenopausal Women with Obesity: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Health - PMC - NIH

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Associated With Physical Health Status in Adults: Secondary Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey Data - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mezcal: A Review of Chemistry, Processing, and Potential Health Benefits - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health

[9]www.niaaa.nih.govniaaa.nih.gov

Alcohol: Balancing Risks and Benefits - The Nutrition Source

[10]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

The Basics: Defining How Much Alcohol is Too Much | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

[12]www.niaaa.nih.govniaaa.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

16.2

Version

Similar flavours

Explore flavour space →