Which has more calories, beer or white rice?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and white rice has 130. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or white rice?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; white rice has 2.7 g. White Rice wins on protein.

Is beer or white rice 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 White Rice

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 87 calories, while white rice delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →White Rice nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	White Rice
Calories	43	130
Protein	0.5 g	2.7 g
Carbs	3.6 g	28 g
Fat	0 g	0.3 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

🍚 White Rice

1 cup cooked (158 g)

205 cal

4.3 g protein · 44.2 g carbs · 0.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or white rice?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and white rice has 130. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or white rice?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; white rice has 2.7 g. White Rice wins on protein.
Is beer or white rice 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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