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Beer (regular) Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 12 fl oz (356g)

Beer (regular): 153 cal, 1.8g protein, 12.8g carbs, 0g fat per 12 fl oz (356g). Full nutrition breakdown, how beer (regular) fits common goals, and the fastest way to track it.

By Bento Bunny Team

Tracking beer (regular)? Expect 153 calories per 12 fl oz (356g), with 1.8g of protein, 12.8g of carbs, and 0g of fat. The full micronutrient picture and goal-fit notes follow, with figures drawn from USDA FoodData Central.

Beer (regular) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 12 fl oz (356g)% Daily Value*
Calories153 kcal8%
Protein1.8 g4%
Carbohydrates12.8 g5%
Fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Sugar0 g
Sodium14 mg1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Potassium96 mg2%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

A standard 12 oz beer is roughly 150 calories, most of it from alcohol rather than carbs. Higher-ABV craft and IPA beers can run well above that.

How does beer (regular) fit your goals?

Beer (regular) is a carb-dominant food, with 12.8g of carbohydrate per 12 fl oz (356g). That makes it a useful pre- or post-training fuel source, especially for endurance work or higher-volume strength sessions. If you're tracking for fat loss, the lever isn't avoiding carbs — it's portioning them around the parts of your day where the energy is actually used.

Diet-wise, beer (regular) fits low-carb eating patterns.

How beer (regular) compares to other drinks

Food (per 100g)CaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Beer (regular)430.5g3.6g0g
Cappuccino271.7g2.8g1g
Light Beer290.2g1.6g0g
Coconut Water180.2g4.2g0g

Tracking beer (regular) without the friction

The numbers above only help if logging is easy enough that you actually do it. Instead of searching a database every time beer (regular) hits your plate, snap a photo in Bento Bunny — the app recognises the food, estimates the portion, and adds the macros for you. No subscription needed for core tracking.

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Beer (regular) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
12 fl oz (356g)1531.8g12.8g0g
100g430.5g3.6g0g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in 12 fl oz (356g) of beer (regular)?
Beer (regular) contains 153 calories per 12 fl oz (356g), made up of 1.8g of protein, 12.8g of carbohydrates, and 0g of fat.
How many calories are in 100g of beer (regular)?
Per 100g, beer (regular) comes to 43 calories, with 0.5g of protein, 3.6g of carbs, and 0g of fat (USDA FoodData Central).
How much protein is in beer (regular)?
A 12 fl oz (356g) serving of beer (regular) provides 1.8g of protein, which is roughly 4% of the FDA daily value of 50g.
Are the carbs in beer (regular) healthy?
The 12.8g of carbs in a 12 fl oz (356g) serving of beer (regular) are best framed as fuel — useful around training or active periods. They're not inherently "good" or "bad"; what matters is how the total fits into your daily calorie and carbohydrate targets.
What's the easiest way to track beer (regular)?
Photo-based logging is the fastest path — apps like Bento Bunny identify beer (regular) and estimate portion size from a single picture, removing the need to search a database or weigh every serving.