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Nutrition Info: Calories in Beer

Posted on | February 12, 2012 | No Comments

“MMMmmmmmm…… Beer” – Homer Simpson

Beer !

There are thousands and thousands of beers being brewed across the world.  Therefore to answer the debate correctly – how many calories in beer… it truly depends on what type of beer you’re drinking.  And of course, the volume.

As a typical rule of thumb:  The higher percentage alcohol – the more calories it contains? Why?  Because beer contains ‘alcohol’ which provides the body with 7 calories / gram.

Therefore I took a broad range of beers and had a look at the calories in each:

Light / Low Carb Beer Eg: Pure Blonde, San Mig Light

  • Portion:  1 bottle 335ml (4.6%)
  • Energy: 107 Calories
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Carbs: 3g
  • Fat: 0 g

 

Midstrength Beer Eg: Carlton Midstrength (3.5%)

  • Portion: 1 bottle 335ml
  • Energy: 135 calories
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fat: 0 g

 

Full Strength Beer Eg: Crown Lager (4.9%), Tiger (4.7%)

  • Portion: 1 bottle 335ml
  • Energy: 140 calories
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Carbs: 11 g
  • Fat: 0 g

 

Heavy Beer Eg: Kwak (8.5%)

  • Portion: 1 bottle 335ml
  • Energy: 250 calories
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fat: 0 g
Therefore, if trying to minimise the damage to your waist line, stick to lower alcohol beers and wherever possible, choose a low carb option.
Gaining weight through drinking alcohol is easily achieved.  To gain 1/2 kg per week all you have to do is consume an additional 300 calories per day.  Taking note of the calorie content of the different beers above, you could see how easy that would be.
Therefore, try to drink light beers.  Also try to implement alcohol free days in your household.  It really helps if you make a pact to have at least 3-4 consecutive booze free days.  Such a small sacrifice for great rewards!

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