Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
USA
A 4.7% fruit seltzer from Molson Coors with 2g of added sugar and 100 calories per can. Listed as gluten-free.
- Ingredients / botanicals
- Carbonated water, Alcohol, Sugar, Natural flavors, Citric acid, Sodium citrate
- Congeners
- Low
- Histamines
- Very Low
- Polyphenols
- Very Low
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Very Low
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Moderate
- Calories
- 100
- Sugar
- 2g
13.2g ethanol at 4.7% ABV. 92 from alcohol, 8 from carbohydrate.
In its favor
- ✓2g of sugar
- ✓Gluten-free
What to watch
- !Alcohol source is not stated on the label
- !Added magnesium and potassium salts for taste
Factor by factor
Congeners Low ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Very Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Very Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Very Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Very Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Very Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Moderate ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is a Molson Coors product under the Topo Chico name. The 4.7% fruit flavours list 100 calories, 2g of carbohydrate and 2g of added sugar per 12oz can.
The derived total is about 100 calories, an exact match to the published figure. Retailers still list it, but its availability has only been confirmed through those listings.
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer questions
How many calories are in a can of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer? ▾
About 100 calories in a 12oz can at 4.7% ABV. 92 come from the alcohol and 8 from carbohydrate.
Does Topo Chico Hard Seltzer have sugar? ▾
Yes, about 2g of sugar per 12oz serving and 2g of total carbohydrate.
How many carbs are in Topo Chico Hard Seltzer? ▾
2g of carbohydrate per 12oz can, of which 2g is sugar.
Is Topo Chico Hard Seltzer gluten-free? ▾
Yes. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is gluten-free, with no wheat, barley or rye at any stage.
Does Topo Chico Hard Seltzer give you a bad hangover? ▾
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer scores 3/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 3/10 for hard seltzer & rtd overall. It is low on every hangover factor we track, so most of the morning after comes down to how much ethanol you drink.