Nutritionist reveals the calorie-dense drink than McDonald’s cheeseburger – and what you should change to stay on track this New Year
- Nutritionist Terri-Ann Nunns said Long Island frozen tea contains 400 calories
- McDonald’s cheeseburger has just two-thirds of that – 263 calories
- The Islands are long full of Coke and a number of spirits such as gin, tequila and rum
- Ms. Nunns recommends changing the cocktail for a bloody 140-calorie Mary
A nutritionist has revealed an alcoholic drink that contains more calories than a McDonald’s cheeseburger – and this is bad news for anyone who indulges in cola – flavored cocktails.
Nutritionist Terri-Ann Nunns decided the caloric content of some of the most popular tipples in the world to advise drinkers on what they are actually eating this New Year.
The British dietitian found the famous Long Island iced tea to be one of the worst culprits, with almost 140 calories more than the classic Macca.
Long Island can have up to 400 calories – made with a blend of spirits including gin, rum, tequila, vodka and triple sec mixed with Coke – and there are just 263 in a typical McDonald’s cheesecake.
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Long Island (pictured) can contain up to 400 calories – made with a blend of spirits including gin, rum, tequila, vodka and triple sec mixed with Coke.
‘It’s no surprise, given the volumes used, that this drink can reach 400 calories if not more,’ Ms Nunns told news.com.au.
‘Ignoring the potential hangover, the calorie content of this drink is greater than that of a cheeseburger from McDonald’s.’
Dieters willing to stay on track in 2021 should choose alternatives like Bloody Mary, Ms Nunns says.
They include just 140 calories plus two of your ‘five a day’ if you count the tomato juice and the celery stick on the side.
A typical McDonalds cheeseburger (pictured) contains 263 calories
And this is not the only drink Ms Nunns is proposing to leave on the shelf in 2020.
She recommends choosing a small glass of prosecco instead of a large glass of wine to save yourself 135 calories per drink.
A large glass of wine contains about 220 calories while a lot of prosecco is just 85.
Adding a lager of lager with a bottle of beer has greatly reduced the amount of calories you eat.
A large glass of wine contains about 220 calories while a lot of prosecco is just 85
A typical schooner has 136 calories while a bottle has just 43 calories.
The same story exists with One glass of gin with a slim tonic has only 64 calories, and a regular gin and tonic has between 100 and 170 calories.
‘Some simple exchanges can be made to ensure calorie reduction is minimized,’ Ms Nunns said.
According to official Australian alcohol guidelines, adults should eat no more than ten regular drinks per week and no more than four per day.
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