Alcoholic beverages, beer, higher alcohol: Nutrition Facts
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Alcoholic beverages, beer, higher alcohol contains 58 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30.6 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from alcohol, with 6% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 48 kcal per 100 g across 369 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.27 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline I | 10.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron M | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 32 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 62 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper M | 0.008 mg | 0.9% |
| Manganese M | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Alcohol 92%
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
- Protein0.9 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91 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 |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 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 Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 91 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol M | 7.7 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.12 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 243 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Alcoholic beverages
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages, wine, rose | 83 | 0.36 g | 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer, regular | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Red wine | 85 | 0.07 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| White wine | 82 | 0.07 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Almond milk, unsweetened | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.96 g |
| Beer, higher alcohol | 58 | 0.9 g | 0.27 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic malt beverage | 58 | 0.9 g | 0.27 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in alcoholic beverages?
100 g of alcoholic beverages has 58 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.6 g): about 18 kcal. 1 bottle (355 g): about 206 kcal.
How much protein is in alcoholic beverages?
Alcoholic beverages contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.28 g in 1 fl oz (30.6 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in alcoholic beverages?
Alcoholic beverages has 0.27 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in alcoholic beverages?
Alcoholic beverages 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 beverages?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171906. 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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