In the U.S., beer is the most widely consumed of all alcoholic drinks, according to a Gallup survey in 2010. Many varieties of beer are on the market and their calorie content usually corresponds with how much alcohol each brand contains.
Calories
A standard 12 fl. oz. serving of regular beer, which is equal to one can, contains around 145 calories. Regular beers usually have an alcohol by volume, or ABV, percentage of around 5 percent. Low-carb or light beers are generally lower in alcohol content and therefore also contain less calories. A 12 fl. oz. serving of light beer with a 3.5 percent ABV content has 95 calories.
Carbs
If you are on a carb-controlled weight loss plan, such as the Atkins diet, opt for a low-carb beer. A 12 oz. can of regular beer contains around 10.6 g of carbohydrates. Low-carb beer provides approximately 2.5 to 3.5 carbs per 12 oz. serving. This depends on the brand of beer you choose.
Considerations
Alcohol has seven calories per g, just two calories less than fat. However when you drink alcohol, your body will burn it before burning fat, as the human body does not store alcohol. Therefore drinking alcohol puts the fat-burning process on hold while it burns the calories ingested from alcohol.
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