Which has more calories, beer or energy drink?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and energy drink has 45. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or energy drink?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; energy drink has 0 g. Beer wins on protein.

Is beer or energy drink 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 Energy Drink

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 2 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 →Energy Drink nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Energy Drink
Calories	43	45
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

⚡ Energy Drink

8 oz (240 g)

108 cal

0 g protein · 26.4 g carbs · 0 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or energy drink?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and energy drink has 45. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or energy drink?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; energy drink has 0 g. Beer wins on protein.
Is beer or energy drink 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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