Which has more calories, beer or cheeseburger?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and cheeseburger has 252. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or cheeseburger?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; cheeseburger has 12.6 g. Cheeseburger wins on protein.

Is beer or cheeseburger better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Cheeseburger

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 209 calories, while cheeseburger delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Cheeseburger
Calories	43	252
Protein	0.5 g	12.6 g
Carbs	3.6 g	26.9 g
Fat	0 g	10.9 g

Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.

Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

🍔 Cheeseburger

1 burger (119 g)

300 cal

15 g protein · 32 g carbs · 13 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or cheeseburger?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and cheeseburger has 252. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or cheeseburger?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; cheeseburger has 12.6 g. Cheeseburger wins on protein.
Is beer or cheeseburger better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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