Total Calories in a Mickey's Big Mouth Malt Liquor

Total Calories in a Mickey's Big Mouth Malt Liquor
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Mickey's Big Mouth Malt Liquor -- named in honor of its distinctive wide-mouth bottle -- is a type of beer made with malted barley, brewed so it has higher alcohol content than other types of beer.

Calories

A 12-oz. serving of Mickey's Big Mouth malt liquor has 157 calories and 11 g of carbohydrates, according to its producer, MillerCoors.

Alcohol Content

Mickey's Malt Liquor has 5.6 percent alcohol, compared to the 4 percent alcohol content characteristic of most beers, as noted at AlcoholContents.com. With more alcohol content, malt liquor tends to have at least a few more calories than other beers.

Other Nutrition

In terms of macro and micro nutrients, the calories in Mickey's Malt Liquor are mostly empty. A 12-oz. serving has 1 g of protein, but offers little else. However, some research suggests there may be mild health benefits associated with modest beer consumption, as noted by CBS News Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton.

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Article reviewed by Monica Aberdeen Last updated on: Nov 28, 2010

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