Beer, light: Nutrition Facts
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Beer, light contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (30 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from alcohol, with 22% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.6 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.09 g | |
| Protein C | 0.24 g | 0.5% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 21 mg | 0.4% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.006 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium C | 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Alcohol 74%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal0.83 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 94.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 3.1 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beer
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer, nonalcoholic | 37 | 0.21 g | 8.1 g | 0.12 g |
| Beer | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Beer, higher alcohol | 58 | 0.9 g | 0.27 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 |
| Almond milk, unsweetened | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.96 g |
| Coffee, brewed | 1 | 0.12 g | 0 g | 0.02 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light | 29 | 0.24 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT | 29 | 0.25 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT | 28 | 0.2 g | 0.87 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, low carb | 27 | 0.17 g | 0.73 g | 0 g |
| Hard seltzer | 24 | 0.07 g | 0.55 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beer?
100 g of beer has 29 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 9 kcal. 1 can or bottle, 12 fl oz (360 g): about 104 kcal. 1 can or bottle, 16 fl oz (480 g): about 139 kcal.
How much protein is in beer?
Beer contains 0.24 g of protein per 100 g (0.5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.072 g in 1 fl oz (30 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in beer?
Beer has 1.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.09 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beer?
Beer contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in beer?
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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710617. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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