| Beer Type | Calories | Carbs | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Light (Michelob Ultra) | 95 | 2.6g | 4.2% |
| Light Beer (Bud Light) | 110 | 6.6g | 4.2% |
| Regular Lager | 153 | 13g | 5.0% |
| Pilsner | 160 | 12g | 5.0% |
| Wheat Beer | 165 | 13g | 5.4% |
| IPA (India Pale Ale) | 200 | 15g | 6.5% |
| Stout (Guinness) | 125 | 10g | 4.2% |
| Belgian Ale | 220 | 18g | 7.5% |
| Imperial IPA | 280 | 20g | 9.0% |
| Non-Alcoholic | 60 | 12g | <0.5% |
Light beers have 30-50% fewer calories than regular beers while still providing the taste you enjoy.
Drink a glass of water between beers to stay hydrated and naturally reduce overall consumption.
Plan ahead and decide on a maximum number of drinks. This helps control both calories and alcohol intake.
Higher alcohol content means more calories. Stick to beers under 5% ABV for fewer calories per serving.
Cal AI makes it simple to log your drinks and see how they fit into your daily calorie budget.
A regular 12oz beer contains about 153 calories. Light beers have around 95-110 calories, while craft beers and IPAs can range from 170-300+ calories depending on the alcohol content and brewing style. The general rule is higher ABV means more calories.
Ultra-light beers have the fewest calories, with options like Michelob Ultra (95 calories), Miller Lite (96 calories), and Bud Light (110 calories). Non-alcoholic beers typically have 50-80 calories per 12oz and are the lowest-calorie option.
Beer can hinder weight loss due to its calories and alcohol's effect on metabolism and appetite. Alcohol is processed before other nutrients, potentially storing more fat. However, moderate consumption (1-2 drinks) can fit into a calorie-controlled diet. Choose light beers and track your intake carefully.
A regular 12oz beer contains about 13g of carbohydrates. Light beers have 3-6g carbs, while craft beers and stouts can have 15-30g or more. Ultra-low-carb beers like Michelob Ultra have only 2.6g carbs, making them popular for low-carb diets.
Beer calories come primarily from alcohol (7 calories per gram) and carbohydrates (4 calories per gram). A typical beer gets about 60% of its calories from alcohol and 40% from carbs. Higher-ABV beers have more calories because they contain more alcohol.