Which has more calories, beer or lemonade?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and lemonade has 40. Lemonade is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or lemonade?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; lemonade has 0.1 g. Beer wins on protein.

Is beer or lemonade 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 lemonade — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Lemonade

Per 100 grams, lemonade is the lighter choice by 3 calories, while beer 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	Lemonade
Calories	43	40
Protein	0.5 g	0.1 g
Carbs	3.6 g	10 g
Fat	0 g	0 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

🍋 Lemonade

1 cup (248 g)

99 cal

0.2 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or lemonade?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and lemonade has 40. Lemonade is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or lemonade?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; lemonade has 0.1 g. Beer wins on protein.
Is beer or lemonade 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 lemonade — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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