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Red wine vs Regular beer: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 98% more calories in red wine than in regular beer. Per 100 g: red wine ≈85 calories, regular beer ≈43. In a typical portion, 1 fl oz of red wine is about 25 calories and 1 can of regular beer about 153.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Red wine | Regular beer |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 3.6 g |
| of which sugars | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red wine | 1 fl oz | 29 g | 25 | 0 g |
| Regular beer | 1 can | 356 g | 153 | 1.6 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 0.1 g of protein in red wine, about 1.1 g in regular beer.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Regular beer.
- More protein per calorie: Regular beer.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Red wine (FDC 173190), Regular beer (FDC 168746).
Full nutrition pages: Red wine · Regular beer