Beer is a favorite alcoholic beverage for many people. Whether you prefer the popular brands or the high-end microbrewery versions, you should keep tabs on how it affects your diet and compares to other beverages. The first step is understanding the nutritional value of beer and whether it provides significant nutrition.
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Step 1
Identify the nutritional value of a beer. On average, a 12 oz. bottle of beer contains 150 calories, 11 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of protein. There is generally no sugar in beer. This amount is reflective of a regular beer. A light beer will have less calories and carbohydrates.
Step 2
Compare the calories in beer with the calories in a regular soda, such as a Coca-Cola. An 8 oz. serving of soda contains 97 calories and 27 g carbohydrates and sugar. Although it contains fewer calories, it does have significantly more carbohydrates and sugar than a regular beer.
Step 3
Evaluate the nutritional value of a beer compared to red or white wine. The standard serving size for wine is 5 oz. A 5 oz. serving of red wine generally has 100 calories, 10 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of sugar. A 5 oz. serving of white wine also contains 100 calories and 5 g of carbohydrates. White wines do contain sugar. The sugar content in white wine varies according to the variety but white wine generally contains less sugar than red wine.
Step 4
Assess the calories in beer as it relates to your total caloric intake. Adults consume an average of 2,000 calories per day. If you consume two beers, it equates to approximately 300 calories, which is 15 percent of the total caloric intake. This is significant for a beverage when compared with its nutritional value, which is limited.
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