How Many Calories in Beer?
FoodIdentifier.comRegular beer has 43 calories per 100 grams, according to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168746). A standard 12-fluid-ounce can (356g) has 153 calories, with 3.55g carbs and 3.9g alcohol per 100g. Light beer (FDC 168748) has about 28 calories per 100g, or roughly 99 calories per 12-ounce serving.
🔬 Nutrition Facts — Per 12 oz can (356g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · 2026
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- •Per 100g: 43 calories | 3.55g carbs | 3.9g alcohol | 0g fat
- •Per 12 oz can (356g): 153 calories | 12.6g carbs — standard serving
- •Per 16 oz pint (473g): ~203 calories
- •Light beer (FDC 168748): 28 cal/100g, ~99 cal per 12 oz
- •Alcohol: 3.9g per 100g — alcohol provides ~7 kcal/g (standard value)
- •vs Light beer: Regular 153 cal/can vs light 99 cal/can — 54 cal difference
- •vs Orange juice: Beer 153 cal/12oz vs OJ ~134 cal/12oz
- •Sodium: Only 4mg per 100g — very low
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Note: This page is about regular beer (all, per USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168746). Light beer values reference FDC 168748. Calories vary by brand, ABV, and style. This is nutritional information only — not encouragement to drink.
Beer Nutrition Facts — Per 100g (USDA FDC 168746)
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 0.46 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Alcohol | 3.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.55 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Beer Calories by Serving
Serving values are calculated from the per-100g data above multiplied by serving volume.
| Serving | Volume | Cal | Carbs | Protein | Alcohol | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 356g | 153 | 12.6g | 1.6g | 13.9g | 14mg |
| 16 oz pint | 473g | 203 | 16.8g | 2.2g | 18.4g | 19mg |
| Light 12 oz | 355g | 99 | ~3g | ~0.3g | ~11g | ~14mg |
Regular Beer vs Light Beer — Calorie Comparison
Light beer (FDC 168748) has about 28 calories per 100g versus 43 for regular beer. Per 12-ounce can, that is 99 vs 153 — a 54-calorie saving. Alcohol itself provides about 7 calories per gram (the standard energy value), so lower-ABV beers tend to have fewer calories.
| Beer | Per 100g Cal | Per 12 oz Cal | Carbs/100g | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍺 Regular beer (FDC 168746) | 43 kcal | 153 kcal | 3.55g | Standard ABV |
| 🍺 Light beer (FDC 168748) | 28 kcal | ~99 kcal | ~2g | Lower ABV, fewer carbs |
Beer and Calories — What to Know
A regular 12-ounce beer has 153 calories — comparable to a 12-ounce orange juice (about 134 calories) per fluid ounce, though beer carries alcohol calories while juice carries natural sugar. Alcohol provides about 7 calories per gram, which is the standard energy value, and regular beer has 3.9g alcohol per 100g. If you are counting calories, light beer saves about 54 calories per can (99 vs 153). Three regular beers add 459 calories to your day — more than a meal for many people. Beer is very low in sodium at 4mg per 100g. This is nutritional information only, not encouragement to drink. If you drink, do so responsibly and in moderation. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.
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