What does 100 calories of light beer look like?

100 calories =1 12-oz can345 g · 12.2 oz
Very low calorie density0.29 kcal/g
Each 🍺 = one 12-oz can (~354.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Light beer has 29 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 1 12-oz can of light beer (345 g). That's a smaller portion than most drinks on this site (average 872 g per 100 kcal). Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.

Light beer: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOunces12-oz cans
50 kcal172 g6.1 oz½
100 kcal345 g12.2 oz1
200 kcal690 g24.3 oz2
300 kcal1034 g36.5 oz3
500 kcal1724 g60.8 oz4¾

What's in 100 calories of light beer

0.8 gprotein
5.7 gcarbs
0.0 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 13% Carbs 87% Fat 0% of calories

Compare with other drinks

Food100 kcal isGrams
🍺 Light beer1 12-oz can345 g
☕ Black coffee42 cups10000 g
🥥 Coconut water2¼ cups526 g
🧃 Fruit punch drink1½ cups370 g
🍋 Lemonade1 cup250 g
🥤 Cola⅔ 12-oz can238 g
🍺 Beer (regular)⅔ 12-oz can233 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 light beer?

100 calories of light beer is about 345 g (12.2 oz), or roughly 1 12-oz can.

How many calories are in 100 g of light beer?

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

Is light beer good for weight loss?

Very low calorie density (0.29 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 0.8 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one 12-oz can?

About 103 calories.

How many 12-oz cans is 200 calories?

About 2 (690 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Alcoholic beverage, beer, light" (FDC ID 168749). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 can or bottle (12 fl oz) = 354.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.