Non-alcoholic beer is a good choice for those who can't drink but still want the taste of beer. It's also a good option if you have to drive and alcohol is out of the question. When it comes to weight loss, non-alcoholic beer is not necessarily much better than the regular kind, but you will save some calories. As with other beers, taste is everything. You might need to try a few brands before you find one you like.
Calories
Non-alcoholic beer is lower in calorie content than regular beer. For example, 100 ml of regular beer contain about 40 to 50 calories, according to Brewery.org. Non-alcoholic beer contains about 15 calories per 100 ml.
Fat and Carbohydrates
Non-alcoholic beer contains carbs. The amount varies among brands. For example, Beck's Light non-alcoholic beer has 3.9 g of carbs per 330 ml bottle, while the Coors brand has 13.6 g per bottle. Non-alcoholic beer contains no sugar. It's also fat free.
Other Nutrients
Non-alcoholic beer contains no significant nutrients: no vitamins, no minerals and no fiber. A bottle of non-alcoholic beer contains about 0.7 g of protein.
Alcohol Content
Non-alcoholic beers are not 100 percent alcohol free. Depending on the brand, they contain between 0.05 and 0.7 percent alcohol. For example, Saint Michael's Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage contains 0.73 percent of alcohol.
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