Beer — Calories and Macros
Standard 5% ABV lager. Light beer ~100 cal, IPA ~200+.
per 12 oz (355ml), regular
8% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
1.6g
Carbs
13g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
43
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
3.7g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
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Common questions
How many calories are in beer?
12 oz (355ml), regular of beer has 153 calories, with 1.6g protein, 13g carbs, and 0g fat.
How much protein is in beer?
Beer has 1.6g of protein per 12 oz (355ml), regular. That is about 1g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is beer good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Beer is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.
Is beer healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, beer is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.