Are you mindful of your health and looking to limit your alcohol intake? Have you started drinking beers with very low alcohol content (less than 1.2%)? Are you wondering how many calories are in a non-alcoholic beer and whether it can help you maintain your weight? Here, we answer your questions with useful information. Then, visit our online shop to discover a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks!
How many calories are in a non-alcoholic beer?
Classic beer (above 1.2% ABV) is already relatively low in calories. It mainly contains water, yeast, and cereals — carbohydrates that, when consumed in moderation, are unlikely to cause weight gain.
Less alcohol means fewer sugars and therefore fewer calories. On average, an alcohol-free beer contains between 30% and 40% fewer calories than a standard beer. Concretely, you can expect around 37 calories per 100 ml. For instance, a 33 cl can of Beck’s Blue (0.4% alcohol) has just 57 calories and 11 grams of carbohydrates, making it one of the lowest-calorie options on the market.
Now you know the average calorie count of a non-alcoholic beer. However, recipes vary, so always check the nutrition label on bottles and cans to confirm the exact values.
Check the labels carefully!
Even though a lower alcohol content naturally reduces calories, some brewers — both craft and industrial — may add sugar or glucose syrup during production. This can significantly increase the calorie count.
In particular, flavoured non-alcoholic beers often contain added syrups, where sugar can become the second-largest ingredient after water. For anyone monitoring calories or sugar intake, this is an important detail to watch out for.
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