Which has more calories, beer or coca-cola?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and coca-cola has 42. Coca-Cola is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or coca-cola?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; coca-cola has 0 g. Beer wins on protein.

Is beer or coca-cola 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 coca-cola — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Coca-Cola

Per 100 grams, coca-cola is the lighter choice by 1 calories, while beer delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Coca-Cola nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Coca-Cola
Calories	43	42
Protein	0.5 g	0 g
Carbs	3.6 g	11 g
Fat	0 g	0 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

🥤 Coca-Cola

12 oz can (355 g)

149 cal

0 g protein · 39.1 g carbs · 0 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or coca-cola?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and coca-cola has 42. Coca-Cola is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or coca-cola?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; coca-cola has 0 g. Beer wins on protein.
Is beer or coca-cola 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 coca-cola — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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