USDA-derived comparison
Beer / Lager vs Wine
Beer / Lager and Wine are nutritionally close per 100g; serving size decides the difference.
Who each is for: Either works: pick the one that fits the meal, since the nutrient patterns are close.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Beer / Lager
Typical serving: 1 pint (568g)
1/100
No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.
Full Beer / Lager pageWine
Typical serving: 1 glass (150g)
1/100
No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.
Full Wine pageSide by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Beer / Lager | Wine |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 71 mg |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 6 µg | 1 µg |
Servings differ: 1 pint of beer / lager is about 568g, 1 glass of wine about 150g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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