Drinks
How much protein is in a beer?
Beer (regular) has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 can, 356 g) has 1.8 g of protein and 153 calories.
- Protein, 1 can (356 g)
- 1.8 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 1.2 g
Low protein density
Protein in beer (regular) by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 can (356 g) | 1.8 g | 153 | 12.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 fl oz (29.7 g) | 0.1 g | 13 | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 0.5 g | 43 | 3.6 g | 0 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Orange juice 1.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Red wine 0.1 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a beer high in protein?
Not really. It has 1.2 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of beer (regular)?
0.5 g, with 43 calories.
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.