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Light beer calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of light beer contains 29 calories, with 0.2 g of protein, 1.6 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat. It provides 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 11% Carbs 89% Fat 0%
How light beer compares
Per 100 g, against the closest drinks in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light beer | 29 kcal | 0.2 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Bud Light beer | 29 kcal | 0.3 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| Budweiser Select light beer | 28 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Low carb light beer | 27 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| Sweetened green tea | 27 kcal | 0 g | 6.2 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for light beer
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in light 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common light beer servings
How many calories in a portion of light beer — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fl oz (30 g) | 8.7 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 29 kcal | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 1 can or bottle (354 g) | 103 kcal | 1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in light beer?
Light beer has 29 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in light beer?
Light beer contains 0.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is light beer low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Light beer has 1.6 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.
Is light beer low in calories?
Compared with other drinks it is: 29 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 49 kcal.
Are these light 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 #168749 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
