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Beer and lager calories

Beer, regular lager, all types
153kcal
1 12 oz can · 356 g, regular lager, all types
11%protein
1.6 gProtein
13 gCarbs
0 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Regular lager, all types · per 356 g
Calories153 kcal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrate12.6 g
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium14 mg
Potassium96 mg
Iron0.1 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Beer FAQs
How many calories are in a can of beer?

A 12 oz can (356 g) of regular beer or lager has about 153 calories, and a can of light beer (354 g) about 103.

Is beer good for weight loss?

A 12 oz can adds 153 calories and 12.6 g of carbs with only 1.6 g of protein. Light beer brings that down to 103 calories and 5.8 g of carbs per can.

Beer vs Budweiser: which has more calories?

Regular beer has 43 calories per 100 g and Budweiser 41, so a 356 g can comes to about 153 vs 146 calories.

How many carbs are in a beer?

Regular beer has 3.55 g of carbs per 100 g, about 12.6 g per 12 oz can, with 0 g of sugar listed.