Calories in lager beer 5 %
A usual serving, 1 glass (0.5 l) (500 ml), has about 220 kcal; 100 ml ≈ 43 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ml | 43 | 0.5 g | 0 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 glass (0.5 l) 500 ml | 215 | 2.5 g | 0 g | 18 g | 0 g |
Source: the app's regional food table, estimate for a typical home recipe · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 glass (0.5 l) 500 ml | 215 | 2.5 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| Small bottle (0.33 l) 330 ml | 142 | 1.7 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| 2 glasses (0.5 l) 1,000 ml | 430 | 5 g | 0 g | 36 g |
How it fits into a day
A 0.5 l glass or can of 5 % beer has about 215 kcal, and a small 0.33 l bottle about 140 kcal. Most of the calories come from the alcohol, the rest from carbs, about 18 g in a half litre.
A usual serving (1 glass (0.5 l)) is about 11% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Two half-litres are about 430 kcal, so count them as a small meal.
- Alcohol-free beer usually has fewer calories, but check the label, because it varies by brewery.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a beer?
A 5 % lager has about 43 kcal per 100 ml, or about 215 kcal in a 0.5 l glass.
How many calories are in a can of beer?
A 0.5 l can has about 215 kcal, a 0.33 l one about 140 kcal.
Does beer make you gain weight?
One beer isn't much, but the calories add up when you have several with snacks. Three half-litres are about 650 kcal.
See also
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Rakija
230 kcal
per 100 ml
1 shot: 70 kcal
-
Red wine
85 kcal
per 100 ml
1 glass: 130 kcal
-
Smoki peanut flips
520 kcal
per 100 g
1 bag: 260 kcal
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