Beer:
Serving Size:
The following information is for one serving of beer. That would be about twelve ounces, or 356 grams. This general information is for most regular beers - but you should read the label on the bottle or can to be sure of the exact calorie count.
Macronutrients:
- Water: 327.38 g
- Calories: 153
- Protein: 1.64 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.64 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat:
Micronutrients:
- Calcium: 14 mg
- Iron: 0.07 mg
- Magnesium: 21 mg
- Phosphorus: 50 mg
- Potassium: 96 mg
- Sodium: 14 mg
- Zinc: 0.04 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
- Thiamine: 0.018 mg
- Riboflavin: 0.089 mg
- Niacin: 1.826 mg
- Pantothenic Acid: 0.146 mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.164 mg
- Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
- Folate: 21 mcg
- Vitamin A: 0 IU
- Vitamin E: 0 mg
- Vitamin K: 0 mcg
Phytonutrients:
Additional Information:
Regular beer contains alcohol, which may interact with some medications, so if you take any medications, please speak to your doctor about drinking any alcoholic beverages. Women who are pregnant should not drink alcoholic beverages including beer.
Beer has some B vitamins, magnesium, selenium and is a good source of the B vitamin folate. There are studies that suggest beer may be good for you, just remember they are talking about only one serving of beer per day.
Healthy Beer Recipes:
Beer can also be used as an ingredient in cooking. Usually the cooking will remove most of the alcohol and it adds an awesome flavor to savory dishes, breads, and stews. If you're adventurous you can also brew your own beer at home.
Source of Information:
United States Department of Agriculture - National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list. Accessed February 3, 2012.
Notes:
Abbreviations:
- g = gram
- mg = milligram
- mcg = microgram
- IU = International Unit
