Beverages

How many carbs are in alcoholic beverage, beer, light?

1 fl oz of alcoholic beverage, beer, light contains about 0.5g of carbohydrate, 0.1g of protein, and 9 calories.

1 fl oz contains 0.5g carbs 0.5g net carbs · 0g fiber · 0.1g protein · 9 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 fl oz (29.5g)0.5g0g0.5g
1 can or bottle (12 fl oz) (354g)5.8g0g5.8g
100 grams (100g)1.6g0g1.6g

Net carbs in alcoholic beverage, beer, light

1 fl oz of alcoholic beverage, beer, light contains 0.5g of net carbs — total carbs (0.5g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for alcoholic beverage, beer, light (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168749). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in alcoholic beverage, beer, light?

1 fl oz of alcoholic beverage, beer, light contains about 0.5g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0.5g.

How many net carbs are in alcoholic beverage, beer, light?

Net carbs in 1 fl oz of alcoholic beverage, beer, light are about 0.5g — that is total carbs (0.5g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is alcoholic beverage, beer, light good for diabetics?

Alcoholic beverage, beer, light contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is alcoholic beverage, beer, light keto-friendly?

Whether alcoholic beverage, beer, light fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 fl oz) provides about 0.5g of net carbs.

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