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Light beer
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 29 kcal —
- Protein 0.2 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 1.6 g 1%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.39 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.03 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.02 µg 1%
- Choline 8.8 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 4 mg 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg 0%
- Magnesium 5 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 12 mg 1%
- Potassium 21 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.01 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 29 | 0.2 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 29.5 g | 9 | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 × can or bottle (12 fl oz) | 354 g | 103 | 0.8 g | 5.8 g | 0 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 59 g | 17 | 0.1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 14.8 g | 4 | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 88.5 g | 26 | 0.2 g | 1.5 g | 0 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 118 g | 34 | 0.3 g | 1.9 g | 0 g |
Similar foods
- Bud Light light beer29 kcal / 100 g
- Low-carbohydrate light beer32 kcal / 100 g
- Low alcohol beer10 kcal / 100 g
- Pale beer30 kcal / 100 g
- Beer42 kcal / 100 g
- Birra chiara34 kcal / 100 g
- Alcohol beerlight (4% alcohol by volume)29 kcal / 100 g
- Non-alcoholic beer23 kcal / 100 g
- Light winealcoholic beverage49 kcal / 100 g
- Small beervol. % 2.329 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Light beer
Is light beer the same as low-alcohol beer?
No. “Light” usually means lower in alcohol, energy or both than a brewery’s regular beer; it does not guarantee that the beer is low-alcohol. Check the alcohol percentage if that is what you are looking for.
Can you use light beer for fish batter?
Yes. Use it cold and fold it into the flour just before frying so its fizz helps make the batter light. Fry battered fish at about 175–180 °C until crisp and cooked through.
What can you use instead of light beer in a recipe?
For batter, replace it measure for measure with cold sparkling water; you will keep the bubbles but lose the beer’s malty flavour. In stews or marinades, use stock with a small splash of vinegar instead.
What food goes well with light beer?
Its crisp, mild taste works well with grilled sausages, fish and chips, salty snacks and spicy food. Serve it cold alongside the food rather than pouring it over delicate dishes, where its flavour can disappear.
How should you store light beer?
Keep unopened bottles or cans in a cool, dark place; chilling them before serving preserves a fresher taste. Once opened, cover and refrigerate the beer, and drink it within a day or two before it goes flat.
Can you cook with light beer and expect all the alcohol to disappear?
No. Cooking reduces the alcohol, but simmering or frying does not reliably remove all of it. Use stock or sparkling water instead when you need a dish with no alcohol.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168749 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
