Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol: Nutrition Facts
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Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 12 fl oz (356 g) provides about 164 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from alcohol, with 7% from carbohydrates and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beverages on FoodFactly (48 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.77 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0.09 g | |
| Protein L | 0.25 g | 0.5% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline I | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium I | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron I | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium I | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus I | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium I | 21 mg | 0.4% |
| Zinc I | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper I | 0.006 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium I | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Alcohol 91%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.25 gabove the median for beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars0.09 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.54 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat Z | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 92.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 6 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 0.09 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 191 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Alcoholic beverage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverage, rice (sake) | 134 | 0.5 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| Beer, regular | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, BUDWEISER | 41 | 0.36 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT | 28 | 0.2 g | 0.87 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light | 29 | 0.24 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, canned Canned | 237 | 0.6 g | 27.6 g | 7.6 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe | 174 | 0.42 g | 22.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, tequila sunrise, canned Canned | 110 | 0.3 g | 11.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, wine, cooking | 50 | 0.5 g | 6.3 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, wine, light | 49 | 0.07 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT | 29 | 0.25 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, daiquiri, canned Canned | 125 | 0 g | 15.7 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond milk, unsweetened | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.96 g |
| Coffee, brewed | 1 | 0.12 g | 0 g | 0.02 g |
| Beverages, Malt liquor beverage | 40 | 0.35 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Wine spritzer | 49 | 0.04 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Whiskey and diet cola | 60 | 0.08 g | 0.22 g | 0.02 g |
| Rum and diet cola | 60 | 0.08 g | 0.22 g | 0.02 g |
| Vodka and diet cola | 60 | 0.08 g | 0.22 g | 0.02 g |
| Whiskey and soda | 59 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in alcoholic beverage?
100 g of alcoholic beverage has 46 kcal. 12 fl oz (356 g): about 164 kcal.
How much protein is in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage contains 0.25 g of protein per 100 g (0.5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.89 g in 12 fl oz (356 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is above the median (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage has 0.77 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.09 g of sugars.
How much fat is in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in alcoholic beverage?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does alcoholic beverage have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol has 46 kcal, while alcoholic beverage, pina colada, canned has 237 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174145. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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