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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.

By Bento Bunny Team

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

NutrientPer 12 fl oz (354g)% Daily Value*
Calories103 kcal5%
Protein0.7 g1%
Carbohydrates5.7 g2%
Fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium14 mg1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Potassium74 mg2%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%

*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)CaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Light Beer290.2g1.6g0g
Almond Milk (unsweetened)190.7g0.7g1.6g
Cappuccino271.7g2.8g1g
Beer (regular)430.5g3.6g0g

Tracking light beer 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 light beer 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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Light Beer calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
12 fl oz (354g)1030.7g5.7g0g
100g290.2g1.6g0g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in 12 fl oz (354g) of light beer?
Light Beer contains 103 calories per 12 fl oz (354g), made up of 0.7g of protein, 5.7g of carbohydrates, and 0g of fat.
How many calories are in 100g of light beer?
Per 100g, light beer comes to 29 calories, with 0.2g of protein, 1.6g of carbs, and 0g of fat (USDA FoodData Central).
How much protein is in light beer?
A 12 fl oz (354g) serving of light beer provides 0.7g of protein, which is roughly 1% of the FDA daily value of 50g.
Are the carbs in light beer healthy?
The 5.7g of carbs in a 12 fl oz (354g) serving of light beer 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 light beer?
Photo-based logging is the fastest path — apps like Bento Bunny identify light beer and estimate portion size from a single picture, removing the need to search a database or weigh every serving.