Drinks
How many calories are in a beer?
Beer (regular) has 43 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 can, 356 g) has 153 calories.
- Calories, 1 can (356 g)
- 153
- Calories per gram
- 0.4
Very low energy density
Calories in beer (regular) by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 can (356 g) | 153 | 1.8 g | 12.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 fl oz (29.7 g) | 13 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 43 | 0.5 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 5%
- Carbs 33%
- Other 62%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 43
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbs
- 3.6 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 4 mg
Drinks: lightest first
- Orange juice 47 cal per 100 g
- Red wine 85 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is a beer high in calories?
It has 0.4 calories per gram, which counts as very low energy density. That's more calories per gram than 10% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of beer (regular)?
43 calories, with 0.5 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 0 g fat.
Where do the calories in a beer come from?
Roughly 5% from protein, 33% from carbs, 62% from other sources such as alcohol or fibre.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 168746: "Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.