Do you like a glass of wine with your meal or do you prefer beer? And you may be wondering which of the two alcohols will make you fatter? PerfectDraft provides information on the subject!

A question of calories

The higher the alcoholic strength of your glass of wine or pint of beer, the more calories it will contain. For example, 25cl of beer can contain between 80 and 160 calories. A beer such as a Tripel (with an alcoholic strength of over 10°) will be more likely to make you fat than drinking a single glass of red wine.

As you will have realised, it's also a question of format. A glass of wine generally contains 12.5 centiliters, whereas a classic glass of beer can contain between 25 cl and 50 centiliters of the drink. So a beer drinker is often likely to drink more than wine drinkers.

Which will make you fatter between wine and beer?

So, you have your answer. However, it is not totally complete. For example, beer is likely to encourage the consumption of certain fatty dishes such as aperitif biscuits, chips and other rich foods. To avoid becoming overweight in the future (and no doubt going on a diet), remember to moderate your consumption of this alcohol.

To avoid putting on weight by drinking wine or beer, it's essential not to exceed 10 glasses a week. It is also recommended not to drink alcohol every day.