Drinks

Beer: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 ml: 43 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 3.6 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat. A typical serving (1 glass, 300 ml) provides about 130 kcal.

Amount
Energy

130 kcal

545 kJ · 6% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.4 g · 4%
Carbohydrates11 g · 33%
Fat0 g · 0%
Alcohol12 g · 63%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 ml1 glass · 300 ml
Energy182 kJ / 43 kcal545 kJ / 130 kcal
Fat0 g0 g
of which saturates0 g0 g
Carbohydrate3.6 g11 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein0.5 g1.4 g
Salt0.01 g0.03 g
Alcohol3.9 g12 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in beer?

43 kcal (182 kJ) per 100 ml. 1 glass (300 ml) provides about 130 kcal.

How much alcohol is in beer?

3.9 g alcohol per 100 ml, about 27 kcal of the 43 kcal. 1 glass (300 ml) contains about 12 g alcohol.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all”, FDC ID 168746. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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