Alcoholic beverage, daiquiri, prepared-from-recipe
FDC 169574fl oz (30 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 28 · -1 vs Beverages medianA daiquiri's numbers reflect what it is: rum, lime and sugar. It scores 28 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band ranking 29 of 60 in Beverages, just under the category's median of 29. There's no standout nutrient here; its 186 calories per 100 g come almost entirely from carbohydrate, with 6.94 g of carbs and 5.58 g of sugar per 100 g, while sodium is negligible at 5 mg.
Typically mixed to order and served over ice by the fluid ounce, it's a drink rather than a food, so the 30 g reference serving here is a small sip. The honest caveat: it supplies essentially no protein, fiber or micronutrients to offset its sugar and alcohol calories, making it better suited to occasional enjoyment than routine drinking; a glass of rosé wine ranks among the higher-scoring options in this category.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 kcal | 9% |
| Total fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | |
| Protein | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 6.3 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.9 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.48 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169574Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
A classic daiquiri is built from just three ingredients: white rum, fresh lime juice and a touch of sugar or simple syrup, shaken hard with ice and strained into a chilled glass. The result is sharp and citrusy rather than sweet, which is why bartenders insist on fresh lime rather than bottled juice, and why a good version tastes bracing rather than syrupy. Frozen and fruit-blended variations (strawberry, banana) are popular riffs, but the original shaken version stays closer to a straightforward mix of spirit, acid and a little sugar.
There is not much to store here since a daiquiri is mixed to order, but the components matter: keep limes at room temperature until you juice them for the most yield, and use a rum you would happily sip on its own since it is the dominant flavor. A 30 g (about one fluid ounce) portion as measured here comes in at 186 calories with 6.94 g of carbohydrate and 5.58 g of sugar, all from the syrup and lime, and essentially no protein or fiber, so it functions purely as an occasional drink rather than something to build a meal around.
Frequently asked questions about alcoholic beverage
How many calories are in a daiquiri?
This recipe-based measurement comes to 186 calories per 30 g (roughly one fluid ounce) of the mixed drink.
What is a daiquiri made of?
The classic version is white rum, fresh lime juice and sugar or simple syrup, shaken with ice and strained.
Does a daiquiri have much sugar?
Yes, at this serving size it contains 5.58 g of sugar, coming from the added sweetener and the lime juice.