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Beer calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of beer contains 43 calories, with 0.5 g of protein, 3.6 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 12% Carbs 88% Fat 0%
How beer compares
Per 100 g, against the closest drinks in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 43 kcal | 0.5 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Budweiser beer | 41 kcal | 0.4 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| High alcohol light beer | 46 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Malt liquor beverage | 40 kcal | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cooking wine | 50 kcal | 0.5 g | 6.3 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for beer
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in beer
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 1% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common beer servings
How many calories in a portion of beer — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fl oz (30 g) | 12.9 kcal | 0.2 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 43 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 1 can (356 g) | 153 kcal | 2 g | 13 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beer?
Beer has 43 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in beer?
Beer contains 0.5 g of protein per 100 g.
Is beer low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Beer has 3.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these beer calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168746 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
