Calories in Beer (lager)
Beer (lager) contains 43 kcal per 100 ml. A typical serving — 1 bottle (500 ml) — carries about 215 kcal.
A 500 ml bottle carries ~215 kcal; dark and strong beers run 30-50% higher.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving — 1 bottle (500 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 18 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~54 minutes
~22 minutes
Approximate, for a ~215 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beer (lager)?
Beer (lager) contains 43 kcal per 100 ml. A typical serving — 1 bottle (500 ml) — carries about 215 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does beer (lager) have?
Per 100 ml: 0.5 g protein, 0 g fat and 3.6 g carbohydrates.
Is beer (lager) suitable for a diet?
Yes — at 43 kcal per 100 ml, beer (lager) is a low-calorie food that fits easily into a weight-loss plan. A 500 ml bottle carries ~215 kcal; dark and strong beers run 30-50% higher.
How much does one serving of beer (lager) weigh?
The typical serving is 1 bottle (500 ml) — about 500 ml, which equals ~215 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of beer (lager)?
Roughly 54 minutes of brisk walking or 22 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.