ELi5: Are calories from alcohol processed differently to calories from carbs/sugar?

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I’m trying to lose weight and occasionally have 1-3 glasses of wine (fitting into my caloric intake of course). Just wanted to know if this would impact my weight any differently than if I ate the same calories of sugar. Don’t worry, I’m getting enough nutrition from the loads of veggies and meats and grains I eat the rest of the time.

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One significant issue with alcohol is it impairs your judgment and impulse control. I find I am a lot more likely to eat more if I am drinking, and to misjudge how much more I eat.

Like, when my brain processes alcohol I end up eating more chips. Knowing this intellectually does not change the outcome much.

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