alcohol metabolism calories

[anbuitachi]

Does anyone remember the ~calories used to absorb and get rid of alcohol? I'm trying to figure out the net calories gained/lost from alcohol consumption but I don't remember how to do it . . . thanks

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[swamprat]

7 cal/g

 

[anbuitachi]

7 cal/g

that's the base. what is the energy spent on metabolizing alcohol and removing it from the body?