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Light Beer

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Light beer is a lower-calorie alcoholic beverage brewed to reduce both carbohydrate content and overall calories while maintaining traditional beer characteristics. This modern brewing adaptation typically achieves its lighter profile through extended fermentation that converts more sugars into alcohol, followed by dilution to lower the final alcohol by volume (ABV). The result is a crisp, refreshing drink with 20-30% fewer calories than regular beer, making it a common choice for calorie-conscious consumers seeking reduced alcohol intake. Despite its lighter body, it retains the familiar hoppy bitterness expected in beer styles like pilsners and lagers.

Macro Impact

A 12 fl oz serving contains 103 calories, 1g protein, 6g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size12 fl oz (355 ml)
Amount per serving
Calories103
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g
0%
Saturated Fat0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium14mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate6g
2%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.9g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium14mg
1%
Iron0.1mg
1%
Potassium75mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
6 / 275 g
2%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
1%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
2%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
4%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
9%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
2%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
9%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
3%
Folate
21 / 400 mcg
5%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
14 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
2%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
1%
Magnesium
18 / 370 mg
5%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
43 / 700 mg
6%
Potassium
75 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
3%
Sodium
14 / 2.3k mg
1%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
11 g
Water
337 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
31 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Alcoholic beverage, beer, light. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 168749.
  2. 2.Alcohol, beer, light (4% alcohol by volume). Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2835.

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