Alcoholic beverages

Beer, lager

Beer 42 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Beer, lager provides 42 kcal (176 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Beer” category (“Alcoholic beverages” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein0.5 g 1%

Fat0 g 0%

Carbohydrates3.1 g 1%

Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	42 kcal (176 kJ)C	2%
Protein	0.5 gA	1%
Fat	0 gA	0%
of which saturated fat	0 gE	0%
of which polyunsaturated	0 gE	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	3.1 gA	1%
of which sugars	2.2 gA	2%
Dietary fibre	0 gA	0%
Water	91.9 gA	n/a
Alcohol	4 gA	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	4 mgA	0%
Iron	0 mgA	0%
Magnesium	10 mgA	3%
Phosphorus	19 mgA	3%
Potassium	55 mgA	3%
Sodium	2 mgA	0%
Zinc	0 mgA	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgE	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgA	1%
Vitamin C	0 mgA	0%
Folate	6 µgA	3%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein1%

Fat0%

Carbohydrates1%

Dietary fibre0%

Folate3%

Potassium3%

Phosphorus3%

Magnesium3%

Vitamin B121%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Beer, five grain	− 0.1 g	± 0 g	+ 3 kcal
vs Beer, non-alcoholic	+ 0.1 g	± 0 g	+ 19 kcal
vs Beer shandy (average)	+ 0.3 g	± 0 g	+ 4 kcal
vs Calimocho (red wine mixed with cola)	+ 0.4 g	± 0 g	− 13 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Alcoholic beverages” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Beer shandy (average)38 kcal

Beer, non-alcoholic23 kcal

Beer, five grain39 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Beer, lager?

100 g of Beer, lager provides 42 kcal, i.e. 176 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Beer, lager?

100 g provides 0.5 g of protein, i.e. 1% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Beer, lager?

100 g contains 0 g of fat, of which 0 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Beer, lager” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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