Which has more calories, beer or oatmeal?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and oatmeal has 71. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or oatmeal?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.

Is beer or oatmeal 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 Oatmeal

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 28 calories, while oatmeal 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	Oatmeal
Calories	43	71
Protein	0.5 g	2.5 g
Carbs	3.6 g	12 g
Fat	0 g	1.5 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

🥣 Oatmeal

1 cup cooked (234 g)

166 cal

5.9 g protein · 28.1 g carbs · 3.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or oatmeal?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and oatmeal has 71. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or oatmeal?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.
Is beer or oatmeal 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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