Calories in 1 Oz of Beer
1 oz of beer (28 g) has 12 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
Most of these calories come from alcohol. The rest come from 1 g of carbohydrates, 0.1 g of protein and 0 g of fat. For comparison, 2 oz of beer has 24 calories. Burning 12 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Beer: common questions
How many calories are in 1 oz of beer?
1 oz of beer weighs about 28 g and has 12 calories.
How much protein is in 1 oz of beer?
1 oz of beer has 0.1 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 oz of beer?
1 oz of beer has 1 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much beer is 100 calories?
100 calories of beer is 233 g, about 8 fl oz of beer.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710616. Original description: Beer. Portion weights are USDA household measures.