How Many Calories Do High Noons Have? | Straight Facts

What Counts As One Serving

A single can is 12 fluid ounces. Most flavors sit near 4.5% alcohol by volume. By the CDC’s definition, a standard drink contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol; a 12-oz drink at 4.5% has about 0.54 ounces, or roughly nine-tenths of a standard drink (CDC standard drink sizes).

Calories In High Noon Cans — Flavor-By-Flavor

High Noon cans are made with spirits, sparkling water, and real fruit juice. That blend keeps energy low while leaving a hint of natural sugars from the juice. The table below rounds frequent label numbers many shoppers see on retailers and nutrition databases for 12-oz cans. Your can’s panel is the final word.

Flavor Or Line	Calories (12-oz)	Carbs / Sugar (g)
Vodka Seltzer — Black Cherry	~100	~4.8 / ~2.9
Vodka Seltzer — Watermelon	~100	~5 / ~3
Vodka Seltzer — Pineapple	~100	~4–5 / ~2–3
Vodka Seltzer — Passion Fruit	~100	~3–4 / ~2–3
Tequila Seltzer — Lime	~100	~4.2 / ~2.6
Tequila Seltzer — Strawberry	~100	~4 / ~2–3
Vodka Iced Tea — Peach/Lemon	~100–110	~4–6 / ~3–5

Those numbers line up with common product listings that cite 100 calories and roughly 4–5 grams of carbohydrate per can. Retailer panels, like the Black Cherry listing at Hy-Vee, show 100 calories with about five grams of carbs and under three grams of sugar, which mirrors what you’ll see on most flavors.

Planning a day’s eating gets simpler once you set your daily calorie intake. A single can can fit without much juggling for many people, especially when you pair it with lighter meals or snack choices.

What Drives The Calorie Number

Real juice: A few grams of sugar remain from the fruit. That’s the main contributor to carbs.

Spirits base: Vodka or tequila contributes alcohol calories, though the ABV stays modest. At ~4.5% ABV in a 12-oz can, pure alcohol content trends under one full standard drink. If you’re tracking intake, that matters for pacing and hydration (NIAAA guide).

No fat, no protein: Energy comes almost entirely from carbohydrate and alcohol. That’s why the macros show 0g fat and 0g protein on many labels.

Do Styles Change The Count

Vodka Seltzer Line

Most fruit flavors lock to 100 calories. Carbs hover around four to five grams, with sugars near two to three grams. That’s consistent across staples like Watermelon and Pineapple on nutrition databases and retailer pages.

Tequila Seltzer Line

Tequila versions keep the same energy mark. Lime Tequila Seltzer, as one example, lists about 100 calories with just over four grams of carbs and around 2–3 grams of sugars per can based on product entries and store panels.

Vodka Iced Tea Line

The tea range often reads 100–110 calories depending on the flavor. The small bump comes from added tea sweetness and flavor profile, still far lower than many canned cocktails.

Real-World Serving Math (Close Variant Keyword Heading)

Say you’re tracking a 2,000-calorie day. One can is ~5% of that budget. Two cans raise the tally to ~200 calories, near 10%. If you swap a heavier beer or mixed drink for a can here and there, your running total can stay steadier without feeling like you’ve given anything up.

How It Compares To Other Drinks

Putting the numbers side-by-side helps when you’re weighing options. Here’s a quick, common-sense comparison using typical serving sizes and alcohol content many labels display.

Beverage	Typical Serving	Approx. Calories
High Noon (vodka/tequila seltzer)	12 oz (~4.5% ABV)	~100
Regular Beer	12 oz (5% ABV)	~150
Hard Cider	12 oz (~5% ABV)	~180–210
Wine	5 oz (12% ABV)	~120
Vodka Soda (bar pour)	1.5 oz vodka + soda	~97
Margarita (RTD or bar)	~8–12 oz	~200–300+

The lower energy mark compared with many beers or sweet cocktails explains why these cans slot into calorie-aware plans neatly. The alcohol load stays moderate for a single serving, and the light carb count keeps macros tidy.

Sugar, Carbs, And Gluten Notes

Sugar: Expect roughly two to three grams per can from the fruit component. That’s far below sodas or sweet cocktails, and it’s one reason fans call these “light but not bland.”

Carbs: Most flavors sit near four to five grams. The figure sways with fruit choice; watermelon and black cherry often land near label values shown on retailer listings that present full panels.

Gluten: Spirits-based seltzers like these are marketed gluten-free. If you’re sensitive, always glance at the current can for any formula updates.

Portion Control And Simple Swaps

Set a personal cap before the first sip, match each can with a glass of water, and keep snacks light. Pick lean protein and produce over fried or buttery sides. That way the 100-calorie hit stays a blip, not a blowout.

To trim totals on a social night, alternate with plain or flavored seltzer water between cans. If you want flavor without extra energy, pour over ice with a wedge of citrus. That stretches the sip time without bumping calories.

Label Literacy Tips

Check flavor panels: Lines and flavors change, and limited editions can land a touch higher or lower. Many store listings mirror the can, listing 100 calories, ~4–5g carbs, and ~2–3g sugars for 12 ounces, plus ~4.5% ABV.

Watch serving size: A tall can looks similar but can hide extra ounces. The numbers in this guide assume the common 12-oz size.

Mind standard drinks: If you track alcohol units, remember a 12-oz can near 4.5% is about 0.9 standard drinks—close to, but not quite, one full unit per U.S. guidelines (CDC reference).

When Numbers Might Shift

Seasonal flavors: Special drops can nudge sugars up or down a gram. That doesn’t change the overall picture much, but it’s worth a glance if you’re logging.

Different lines: Tea flavors can read slightly higher than straight seltzers. Spirit base (vodka vs. tequila) usually doesn’t change energy by more than a rounding point at this ABV.

Quick Safety Note On Packaging News

In late July 2025, some variety packs were recalled after a supplier’s can mix-up led to mislabeled energy-drink cans being filled with vodka seltzer. If you bought Beach Variety packs around that time in certain states and still have them, check the lot info on public notices and retailer advisories (recall details). Current stock on shelves follows corrected packaging.

Bottom-Line Fit In A Day

A can sits near 100 calories, light carbs, and under one full standard drink. That makes it an easy pick when you want something crisp without a heavy energy tag. If you’re tuning an eating plan, one simple step is pairing your sip with a lean meal and plenty of water.

Want a deeper strategy for weight targets? Try our calorie deficit guide for step-by-step planning.