Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, R.D., specialty in nutrition — Written by Jon Johnson on October 7, 2020
Brewers make beer by fermenting grains, such as barley and wheat, which contain carbohydrates. Most beers also contain added sugars, which also increases the carbohydrate level in the beverage.
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The number of grains and added sugars that remain in the beer varies according to the fermentation process.
People watching their carbohydrate intake may want to limit the amount of beer they drink.
This article lists 28 popular beers and their carbohydrate content, along with other ingredients. This information comes from the company websites.
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Bud is very popular and is available as regular or light.
Bud Light
Bud Light contains:
waterbarleyricehops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-ounce (oz) serving:
carbs: 6.6 grams (g)protein: .9 galcohol by volume (ABV): 4.2%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Budweiser
Budweiser contains:
barleyricehopswater
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 10.6 gcalories: 145protein: n.d.ABV: 5%vegan friendlycontains gluten
There are several varieties of Miller that contain different amounts of carbs, alcohol, and other nutrients.
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft contains:
waterbarley maltcorn syrupyeasthop extracthops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 12.2 gcalories: 141protein: less than 1 gABV: 4.6%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Miller Lite
Miller Lite contains:
waterbarley maltcorn syrupyeasthop extracthops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 3.2 gcalories: 96protein: less than 1 gABV: 4.2%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Miller High Life
Miller High Life contains:
waterbarley maltcorn syrupyeasthop extract
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 12.2 gcalories: 141protein: less than 1 gABV: 4.6%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Miller High Life Light
Miller High Life light contains:
waterbarley maltcorn syrupyeasthop extract
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 6.2 gcalories: 107protein: less than 1 gABV: 4.1vegan friendlycontains gluten
Miller64
Miller64 contains:
waterbarley maltcorn syrupyeasthop extract
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 2.4 gcalories: 64protein: less than 1 gABV: 2.8%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Modelo is another popular beer available in these varieties:
Modelo Especial
Modelo Especial contains:
waterbarley maltnon-malted cerealshops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 13.7 gcalories: 144protein: 1.1 gABV: 4.4%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Modelo Negra
Modelo Negra contains:
waterbarley malt non-malted cerealshops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 15.8 gcalories: 173protein: 1.5 gABV: 5.4%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Blue Moon is a wheat beer available in two common varieties:
Blue Moon Belgian White
Blue Moon Belgian White contains:
waterbarley maltyeastwheathop extractoatsorange peelcoriander
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 14.1 gcalories: 168protein: 1.9 gABV: 5.4vegan friendlycontains gluten
Blue Moon Honey Wheat
Blue Moon Honey Wheat contains:
waterbarley maltyeastwheathopscorn syruphoneyorange peel
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 11.7 gcalories: 153protein: 1.4 gABV: 5.2%not vegan friendlycontains gluten
Corona is a Mexican beer also available in a couple of varieties:
Corona Extra
Corona Extra contains:
waterbarley maltnon-malted cerealshops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:
carbs: 13.9 gcalories: 148protein: 1.2 gABV: 4.6%vegan friendlycontains gluten
Corona Light
Corona Light contains:
waterbarley maltnon-malted cerealshops
Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving: