Amaretto Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Amaretto is classified as a liqueur, a category of distilled spirits characterized by significant levels of added sugars and flavorings .
While traditionally flavored with almonds or apricot kernels, the residual allergenicity of amaretto for individuals with tree nut allergies has not been clinically established; caution is advised as distilled spirits are generally expected to be protein-free, but specific studies on amaretto are lacking .
Because it is a liqueur rather than a base spirit, amaretto contributes both ethanol and a higher concentration of carbohydrates (primarily from sugar) compared to distilled beverages like vodka or whisky .

Interesting fact

Despite its strong almond flavor, many traditional amaretto brands are made using apricot pits, which contain benzaldehyde to provide the signature nutty aroma without using actual nuts.

Standout nutrients

SUPER

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Sum sugars

ELITE

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Sucrose

ELITE

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Glucose

ELITE

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Fructose

297

kcal per 100g

Fat0.07g

Carbs0.07g

Sugar31.9g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.06g

Monounsat0.01g

Saturated0.00g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy Free

Sustainability

Moderate

Glass packaging and energy-intensive distillation are the primary environmental drivers.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

2+ years

Keep tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and oxidation.

Away From Direct Sunlight

2+ years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

2 contributing source foods

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Management in the Health Care Setting

[1]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Macronutrient requirements and intake by professional male rugby players - PMC

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

Alcohol Consumption and Beverage Preferences in a Predominantly Female, Highly Educated Spanish Population: A Sociodemographic and Network Analysis - PMC

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

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Nutrients

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