Light Beer Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 12 fl oz (354g)
Light Beer: 103 cal, 0.7g protein, 5.7g carbs, 0g fat per 12 fl oz (354g). Full nutrition breakdown, how light beer fits common goals, and the fastest way to track it.
A serving of light beer — 12 fl oz (354g) — comes to 103 calories, with 0.7g of protein, 5.7g of carbs, and 0g of fat. Below is the complete USDA-sourced breakdown, plus how those numbers play with typical calorie and macro targets.
Light Beer nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 12 fl oz (354g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4 g | — |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
About 100 calories per can — roughly a third less than regular beer — by trimming the alcohol and carbs. A simple swap if you drink more than one.
How does light beer fit your goals?
Light beer is a carb-dominant food, with 5.7g of carbohydrate per 12 fl oz (354g). 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, light beer fits low-carb eating patterns.
How light beer compares to other drinks
| Food (per 100g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Beer | 29 | 0.2g | 1.6g | 0g |
| Almond Milk (unsweetened) | 19 | 0.7g | 0.7g | 1.6g |
| Cappuccino | 27 | 1.7g | 2.8g | 1g |
| Beer (regular) | 43 | 0.5g | 3.6g | 0g |
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Light Beer calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 fl oz (354g) | 103 | 0.7g | 5.7g | 0g |
| 100g | 29 | 0.2g | 1.6g | 0g |
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