How many carbs are in Sambuca Romana?
Sambuca Romana has 16.0g of carbs per 1.5oz serving.
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Sambuca Romana has 16.0g of carbs and 172 calories in a 1.5oz serving (42.0% ABV). On a standard 1.5 oz serving that is higher than the liqueur average of 9.9g. It is not a keto-friendly pick.
16.0g
Carbs
172
Calories
42.0%
ABV
1.5oz
Serving
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Score explained: Higher scores mean more calories come from alcohol rather than sugar/carbs, with a bonus for higher-proof pours in smaller servings. Best for low-carb lifestyles.
How Sambuca Romana compares
Among 162 alcoholic liqueur products in the catalog, Sambuca Romana has fewer carbs than 10% of them (16.0g against a median of 10.0g) and fewer calories than 4% (172 against a median of 100). Its DrinkLeader score ranks #77 of 162. These comparisons use each drink's listed serving, so check the serving size before comparing across brands.
Where the calories come from: roughly 103 of the 172 calories are from the alcohol itself (about 60%) and about 64 from carbohydrates; the rest comes from other ingredients and rounding on the label.
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Sambuca Romana FAQ
How many calories are in Sambuca Romana?
Sambuca Romana has 172 calories per 1.5oz serving.
Is Sambuca Romana keto-friendly?
Not really. At 16.0g of carbs per serving, Sambuca Romana is above the 5g low-carb line; treat it as an occasional choice if you are tracking carbs closely.
What is the ABV of Sambuca Romana?
Sambuca Romana is 42.0% ABV.
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