Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT: Nutrition Facts
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Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (29.5 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from alcohol, with 18% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.3 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein I | 0.25 g | 0.5% |
| Calcium I | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium I | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus I | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium I | 26 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper I | 0.002 mg | 0.2% |
| Manganese I | 0.006 mg | 0.3% |
% 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 18%
- Alcohol 79%
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)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.86 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (4)
| Starch I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose I | 0 g |
| Fructose I | 0 g |
| Maltose I | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water I | 95 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 3.3 g |
| Ash I | 0.11 g |
| Energy C | 123 kJ |
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, daiquiri, canned Canned | 125 | 0 g | 15.7 g | 0 g |
| Alcoholic beverage, daiquiri, prepared-from-recipe | 186 | 0.06 g | 6.9 g | 0.06 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 |
| Beer, light | 29 | 0.24 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Hard seltzer | 24 | 0.07 g | 0.55 g | 0 g |
| Beverages, Malt liquor beverage | 40 | 0.35 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared | 9 | 0.12 g | 1.7 g | 0.18 g |
| Coffee, espresso | 9 | 0.12 g | 1.7 g | 0.18 g |
| Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared, decaffeinated | 9 | 0.1 g | 1.7 g | 0.18 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 29 kcal. 1 fl oz (29.5 g): about 9 kcal. 12 fl oz (354 g): about 103 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 0.074 g in 1 fl oz (29.5 g). About 3% 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 1.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in alcoholic beverage?
Alcoholic beverage contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in alcoholic beverage?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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, BUD LIGHT has 29 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 169572. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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