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Beer Nutrition

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated February 12, 2007

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Beer

Beer

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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 all regular beers.

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

Thiamin: 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, IU: 0 IU

Vitamin E: 0 mg

Vitamin K: 0 mcg

Phytonutrients:

Phytosterols:

beta Carotene: 0 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 0 mcg

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.

Beer has some B vitamins, magnesium, selenium and is a pretty good source of 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:

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

Nutrient Recommendations for Women

Nutrient Recommendations for Men

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