Key takeaways
- The average rum in the catalog lists about 102 calories and 0.8g of carbs per 1.5 oz pour, across 115 rums.
- The lowest-calorie white rum lists 98 calories (Bacardi Superior White Rum). The lowest-calorie dark rum lists 98 (Myers's Original Dark Rum).
- Plain rum lists about 0g of carbs; flavored and coconut rums are where carbs appear.
A typical rum lists about 102 calories per 1.5 oz in the live catalog, and plain white and dark rums list about 0g of carbs. Color matters less than strength and flavoring: calories track ABV, and carbs show up with added flavors.
White rum
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacardi Superior White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Captain Morgan White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Denizen Aged White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Real McCoy 3 Year White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Plantation 3 Stars White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 101 | 41.2% |
| Banks 5 Island White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 105 | 43.0% |
| Probitas White Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 108 | 44.0% |
| Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 148 | 63.0% |
Dark rum
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers's Original Dark Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Coruba Dark Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Plantation Original Dark | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goslings Black Seal Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Cruzan Black Strap Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Mount Gay Black Barrel | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 98 | 40.0% |
| Bacardi Black Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.9g | 102 | 40.0% |
| Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 105 | 43.0% |
| Kraken Black Spiced Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 115 | 47.0% |
Rums that list carbs
Does rum have carbs? Plain rum lists about 0g; these flavored rums list more:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacardi Añejo Cuatro | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.5g | 101 | 40.0% |
| Captain Morgan Coconut Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.5g | 86 | 35.0% |
| Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.5g | 86 | 35.0% |
| Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.8g | 101 | 40.0% |
| Bacardi Reserva Ocho | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.8g | 102 | 40.0% |
| Bacardi Black Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.9g | 102 | 40.0% |
| Diplomático Ambassador | Rum | 1.5oz | 1.0g | 117 | 47.0% |
| Diplomático Single Vintage | Rum | 1.5oz | 1.0g | 108 | 43.0% |
Overproof rum
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacardi 151 | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 185 | 75.5% |
| Lemon Hart 151 Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 185 | 75.5% |
| Hamilton 151 Overproof Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 185 | 75.5% |
| Plantation OFTD Overproof | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 169 | 69.0% |
| Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum | Rum | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 148 | 63.0% |
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown. See the rum nutrition guide and the standard drink guide; the methodology page has the details. Browse all rums.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dark rum?
See the dark rum table above; plain dark rums list at the 40% ABV level around the catalog average in the takeaways, per 1.5 oz.
How many calories are in white rum?
The white rum table lists them per 1.5 oz pour. Most 40% ABV white rums list the same figure.
Does rum have carbs?
Plain white and dark rums list about 0g. Flavored and coconut rums list carbs, as the flavored table shows.
Why does overproof rum have more calories?
Calories come from alcohol, and overproof rums have a much higher ABV.
Is spiced rum different?
Slightly. Spiced rums list a bit of carbs in some cases and vary in ABV, so check the table.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.