Beer vs Red wine
Per 100 g, beer has 43 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 3.6 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat; red wine has 85 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. Red wine has 85 kcal per 100 g, 98% more than beer at 43 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Beer | Red wine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 85 kcal | −42 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | +0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 2.6 g | +1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.6 g | −0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 4 mg | — |
Difference is Beer minus Red wine. Full names: Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all · Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer · 1 fl oz, 30 g | 13 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| Red wine · 1 fl oz, 29 g | 25 | 0 g | 0.8 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
Beer · 12% protein · 88% carbohydrate · 0% fat
Red wine · 4% protein · 96% carbohydrate · 0% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Red wine has 85 kcal per 100 g, 98% more than beer at 43 kcal.
- Beer has 400% more protein per 100 g than red wine (0.5 g vs 0.1 g). Per calorie, beer gives 1.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and red wine gives 0.1 g.
- Beer has 38% more carbohydrate per 100 g than red wine (3.6 g vs 2.6 g).
- Neither has any fat.
- Neither has any fiber.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, beer or red wine?
Red wine has 85 kcal per 100 g, 98% more than beer at 43 kcal.
Which has more protein, beer or red wine?
Beer has 400% more protein per 100 g than red wine (0.5 g vs 0.1 g). Per calorie, beer gives 1.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and red wine gives 0.1 g.
What are the macros of beer vs red wine?
Beer: 12% protein, 88% carbohydrate, 0% fat by energy. Red wine: 4% protein, 96% carbohydrate, 0% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 168746 (Beverages) and 173190 (Beverages), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.