![]() ![]() Non-alcoholic beer, however, usually contains 28.5g of carbs as well as 28.5g of sugar.īut the sugar content can also vary per label as Foster's contains 2.7g of sugar per 100ml, meaning one pint contains just over 13.5g – nearly 27 per cent of your recommended daily sugar intake. Healthline suggests that one pint of regular beer contains an average 12g of carbs but 0g of sugar. A pint of higher-ABV beer such as ale or stout, however, can set you back 250 calories or more – the same as a Mars bar.Ĭider, due to the higher sugar content, is slightly higher in calories than beer, with an average of 215 calories in a 4.5% ABV pint. The calorie content of beer ranges depending on the type Drinkaware estimates the average pint of beer (ABV 4%) contains 182 calories. Here are the rough calorie contents to some of our favourites to help inform your choice next time you raise a glass. It helps to have an idea of which drinks are particularly high in calories, and which you can easily switch to a lower calorie option. So how to keep slim while enjoying a summer cocktail or two? Though cutting down on the number of alcoholic drinks you have throughout the week is the most effective way to control the number of ‘empty calories’ you consume, it's easier said than done, particularly now it's summer. The food we eat while drinking (or, of course, after a night of drinking) tends to be higher in fat and sugar, contributing to higher cholesterol, higher blood pressure, high blood sugar levels and weight gain. It’s not just about the drink itself, either. When in doubt, opt for the drink with a lower ABV (alcohol by volume). So you may be surprised to hear that spirits, classically thought of as a more calorie-conscious choice than beer or cider, might contain equal or larger numbers of calories than lower-alcohol drinks. Alcohol has more sway as it contains more calories per gram than sugar (7g compared to 4g). The calorie content of alcoholic drinks is largely dependent on sugar/carbohydrate content and alcohol percentage. Though it can be difficult to find out the exact calorific content of your favourite stout, it is possible to take an educated guess. This comes after the Commission on Alcohol Harm highlighted in its 2021 report on calorie counts for alcohol that people who drink regularly get nearly 10 per cent of their daily calorie intake from alcohol, contribute to the ongoing obesity crisis. This exemption means that the health implications of a trip to the pub or bottle of wine with dinner comes down to guesswork. However, there are some exemptions to this new law, including food that is only on a menu for 30 days of the year or less and all alcoholic drinks above 1.2% ABV. ![]() On April 6 2022, new legislation regarding displaying calories on menus came into force, applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes. It’s no secret that alcohol, whether it’s a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whisky, contains calories but has no nutritional value, hence the term "empty calories". But are you aware of just how many calories your favourite tipple sets you back? ![]()
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