Calories in 8 Fl Oz of Light Beer
8 fl oz of light beer (240 g) has 70 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
Most of these calories come from alcohol. The rest come from 3.9 g of carbohydrates, 0.6 g of protein and 0 g of fat. For comparison, 12 fl oz of light beer has 104 calories. Burning 70 calories takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Light Beer: common questions
How many calories are in 8 fl oz of light beer?
8 fl oz of light beer weighs about 240 g and has 70 calories.
How much protein is in 8 fl oz of light beer?
8 fl oz of light beer has 0.6 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 fl oz of light beer?
8 fl oz of light beer has 3.9 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much light beer is 100 calories?
100 calories of light beer is 345 g, about 11 fl oz of light beer.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710617. Original description: Beer, light. Portion weights are USDA household measures.