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Light beer nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Light beer

Light beer
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
*Explanation
0.77g of carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 46
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0.77 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 12 fl oz (356 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0.1 (neutral)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157517302132 1,63mg
TOP 37% Alcohol ⓘHigher in Alcohol content than 63% of foods
TOP 66% Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 34% of foods
TOP 70% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 30% of foods
TOP 71% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 29% of foods
TOP 73% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 27% of foods

Light beer calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 46
Calories in 12 fl oz 164 356 g

Light beer Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
*Explanation
0.77g of carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3% 5%
Calcium: 4 mg of 1,000 mg 0%
Iron: 0.03 mg of 8 mg 0%
Magnesium: 5 mg of 420 mg 1%
Phosphorus: 12 mg of 700 mg 2%
Potassium: 21 mg of 3,400 mg 1%
Sodium: 4 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0.01 mg of 11 mg 0%
Copper: 0.006 mg of 1 mg 1%
Manganese: 0 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0.4 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 8.8 mg of 550 mg 2%

Mineral chart - relative view

Choline
8.8 mg
TOP 87%
Selenium
0.4 µg
TOP 91%
Magnesium
5 mg
TOP 92%
Phosphorus
12 mg
TOP 92%
Sodium
4 mg
TOP 92%
Calcium
4 mg
TOP 93%
Potassium
21 mg
TOP 95%
Iron
0.03 mg
TOP 96%
Copper
0.006 mg
TOP 97%
Zinc
0.01 mg
TOP 98%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.005 mg of 1 mg 0%
Vitamin B2: 0.015 mg of 1 mg 1%
Vitamin B3: 0.391 mg of 16 mg 2%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.034 mg of 1 mg 3%
Folate: 6 µg of 400 µg 2%
Vitamin B12: 0.02 µg of 2 µg 1%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B12
0.02 µg
TOP 66%
Folate
6 µg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B3
0.391 mg
TOP 82%
Vitamin B6
0.034 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin B2
0.015 mg
TOP 94%
Vitamin B1
0.005 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin E
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

91% 7%
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.25 g of 50 g
1%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.77 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
92.88 g of 2,000 g
5%
Other:
6.1 g

Fiber content ratio for Light beer

12% 88%
Sugar: 0.09 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 0.68 g

All nutrients for Light beer per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 46kcal 2% 89% Equal to OrangeOrange
Protein 0.25g 1% 93% 11.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0g 0% 100% N/ACheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 0.77g N/A 70% 70.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 0.77g 0% 71% 36.6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.03mg 0% 96% 86.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 4mg 0% 93% 31.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 21mg 1% 95% 7 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 5mg 1% 92% 28 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0.09g N/A 75% 99.7 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.01mg 1% 97% 23.7 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.01mg 0% 98% 631 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 12mg 2% 92% 15.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 4mg 0% 92% 122.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0mg 0% 100% N/AKiwifruit
Selenium 0.4µg 1% 91%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0% 95% 53.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1% 94% 8.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.39mg 2% 82% 24.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 3% 86% 3.5 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1% 66% 35 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0µg 0% 100% N/ABroccoli
Folate 6µg 2% 76% 10.2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 100% N/ABeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0g N/A 100% N/AWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 4mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 21mg 1%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Light beer nutrition infographic

Light beer nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/nutrients

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