What does 100 calories of beer (regular) look like?

100 calories =⅔ 12-oz can233 g · 8.2 oz
Very low calorie density0.43 kcal/g
Each 🍺 = one 12-oz can (~356.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

A regular 12-oz beer is about 150 calories; 100 calories is two thirds of a can.

Beer (regular): 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOunces12-oz cans
50 kcal116 g4.1 oz⅓
100 kcal233 g8.2 oz⅔
200 kcal465 g16.4 oz1⅓
300 kcal698 g24.6 oz2
500 kcal1163 g41.0 oz3¼

What's in 100 calories of beer (regular)

1.1 gprotein
8.3 gcarbs
0.0 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 11% Carbs 89% Fat 0% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

These give you at least 2½ times more volume than beer (regular):

Compare with other drinks

Food100 kcal isGrams
🍺 Beer (regular)⅔ 12-oz can233 g
☕ Black coffee42 cups10000 g
🥥 Coconut water2¼ cups526 g
🧃 Fruit punch drink1½ cups370 g
🍺 Light beer1 12-oz can345 g
🍋 Lemonade1 cup250 g
🥤 Cola⅔ 12-oz can238 g
⚡ Energy drink1 can233 g
🧃 Orange juice1 cup222 g
🧃 Apple juice1 cup217 g
☕ Hot cocoa (homemade)½ cup130 g
🥂 White wine¾ 5-oz glass122 g
🍷 Red wine¾ 5-oz glass118 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of beer (regular)?

100 calories of beer (regular) is about 233 g (8.2 oz), or roughly ⅔ 12-oz can.

How many calories are in 100 g of beer (regular)?

43 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is beer good for weight loss?

Very low calorie density (0.43 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 1.1 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one 12-oz can?

About 153 calories.

How many 12-oz cans is 200 calories?

About 1⅓ (465 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all" (FDC ID 168746). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 can = 356.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.