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Is Regular beer keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, regular beer is not keto-friendly. A serving (12 oz (355 g)) has about 12.8 g of net carbs, about 51% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day51%

The short answer

A bottle has about 13 grams of carbs.

A typical serving is 12 oz (355 g). That has 153 calories, 1.8 g protein, 0 g fat and 12.8 g net carbs (12.8 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

1servings at 20 g/day
1servings at 25 g/day
3servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Lower-carb swaps for regular beer

Nutrition facts

Serving size12 oz (355 g)
Calories153
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate12.8 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs12.8 g
Protein1.8 g

Per 100 g: 43 kcal · 3.6 g net carbs · 0.5 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is regular beer keto?

No, regular beer is not keto-friendly. A serving (12 oz (355 g)) has about 12.8 g of net carbs, about 51% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in regular beer?

A serving of regular beer (12 oz (355 g)) has about 12.8 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 12.8 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 3.6 g of net carbs.

Can I eat regular beer on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. A bottle has about 13 grams of carbs. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of regular beer?

Lower-carb swaps include light beer, hard seltzer, vodka.

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More alcohol

Coffee liqueurAlcohol1 oz (28 g)11.5g netNot keto-friendly
Port / dessert wineAlcohol3 oz (90 g)14.4g netNot keto-friendly
Light beerAlcohol12 oz (355 g)5.7g netIn moderation
Sweet vermouthAlcohol1 oz (28 g)4.5g netIn moderation
Dry red wineAlcohol5 oz (150 g)3.9g netIn moderation
Dry white wineAlcohol5 oz (150 g)3.9g netIn moderation
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