Which has more calories, beer or red wine?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and red wine has 85. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or red wine?

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

Is beer or red wine 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 Red Wine

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 42 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 →Red Wine nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Red Wine
Calories	43	85
Protein	0.5 g	0.1 g
Carbs	3.6 g	2.6 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

🍷 Red Wine

5 oz glass (147 g)

125 cal

0.1 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or red wine?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and red wine has 85. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or red wine?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; red wine has 0.1 g. Beer wins on protein.
Is beer or red wine 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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