Which has more calories, beer or whole milk?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and whole milk has 61. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or whole milk?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; whole milk has 3.2 g. Whole Milk wins on protein.

Is beer or whole milk 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 Whole Milk

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while whole milk delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Whole Milk nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Whole Milk
Calories	43	61
Protein	0.5 g	3.2 g
Carbs	3.6 g	4.8 g
Fat	0 g	3.3 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

🥛 Whole Milk

1 cup (244 g)

149 cal

7.8 g protein · 11.7 g carbs · 8.1 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or whole milk?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and whole milk has 61. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or whole milk?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; whole milk has 3.2 g. Whole Milk wins on protein.
Is beer or whole milk 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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