Beer, regular: Nutrition Facts
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Beer, regular contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fl oz (29.7 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from alcohol, with 33% from carbohydrates and 4% 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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 0.46 g | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.041 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline ? | 10.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 27 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc M | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper M | 0.005 mg | 0.6% |
| Manganese M | 0.008 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Fluoride M | 44.2 µg |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Alcohol 63%
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
- Protein0.46 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 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0 g |
| Leucine M | 0 g |
| Lysine M | 0 g |
| Methionine M | 0 g |
| Cystine M | 0 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0 g |
| Valine M | 0 g |
| Arginine M | 0 g |
| Histidine M | 0 g |
| Alanine M | 0.012 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.016 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.047 g |
| Glycine M | 0.013 g |
| Proline M | 0.035 g |
| Serine M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| 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 |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water C | 92 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol M | 3.9 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.16 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 181 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverage, rice (sake) | 134 | 0.5 g | 5 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 |
| 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 |
| Beer | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Coffee, brewed | 1 | 0.12 g | 0 g | 0.02 g |
| Wine spritzer | 49 | 0.04 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Beer, light | 29 | 0.24 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Michelada | 33 | 0.66 g | 4.1 g | 0.15 g |
| Wine, light | 49 | 0.07 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with low calorie sweetener, reconstituted | 16 | 0.15 g | 2.4 g | 0.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Compare: Beer, regular vs Red wineBeer, regular vs Coffee, brewedAlmond milk, unsweetened vs Beer, regular
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beer?
100 g of beer has 43 kcal. 1 fl oz (29.7 g): about 13 kcal. 1 can (356 g): about 153 kcal.
How much protein is in beer?
Beer contains 0.46 g of protein per 100 g (0.9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 fl oz (29.7 g). About 4% 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 beer?
Beer has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 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.
Does beer have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, beer, regular has 43 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 168746. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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