Popular Beers' Nutrient Content: Carbs, Alcohol, Protein, And More

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SubscribeHow many carbs are in some popular beers?Medically reviewed by Imashi Fernando, MS, RDN, CDCES — Written by Jon Johnson — Updated on November 3, 2025

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• Modelo
• Blue Moon
• Corona
• Coors
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Brewers make beer by fermenting grains that contain carbohydrates, such as barley and wheat. Most beers also contain added sugars, which increases the beverage’s carbohydrate level.

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.

Bud

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Bud is very popular and is available as regular or light.

Bud Light

Bud Light contains:

• water
• barley
• rice
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fluid ounce (fl oz) serving:

• carbs: 6.6 grams (g)
• calories: 110
• protein: 0.9 g
• alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Budweiser

Budweiser contains:

• barley
• rice
• hops
• water

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 11 g
• calories: 145
• protein: 1.3 g
• ABV: 5%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Miller

There are several varieties of Miller that contain different amounts of carbs, alcohol, and other nutrients.

Miller Genuine Draft

Miller Genuine Draft contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 12.2 g
• calories: 140
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.6%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Miller Lite

Miller Lite contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 3.2 g
• calories: 96
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Miller High Life

Miller High Life contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 12.2 g
• calories: 141
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.6%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Miller High Life Light

Miller High Life Light contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 6.2 g
• calories: 107
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.1
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Miller64

Miller64 contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 2.4 g
• calories: 64
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 2.8%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Modelo

Modelo is another popular beer available in these varieties:

Modelo Especial

Modelo Especial contains:

• water
• barley malt
• non-malted cereals
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 13.6 g
• calories: 143
• protein: 1.1 g
• ABV: 4.4%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Modelo Negra

Modelo Negra contains:

• water
• barley malt
• non-malted cereals
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 15.7 g
• calories: 172
• protein: 1.5 g
• ABV: 5.4%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Blue Moon

Blue Moon is a wheat beer available in two common varieties:

Blue Moon Belgian White

Blue Moon Belgian White contains:

• water
• barley malt
• yeast
• wheat
• hop extract
• oats
• orange peel
• coriander

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 14.1 g
• calories: 168
• protein: 1.9 g
• ABV: 5.4%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Blue Moon Honey Wheat

Blue Moon Honey Wheat contains:

• water
• barley malt
• yeast
• wheat
• hops
• corn syrup
• honey
• orange peel

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 11.7 g
• calories: 153
• protein: 1.4 g
• ABV: 5.2%
• not vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Corona

Corona is a Mexican beer also available in a couple of varieties:

Corona Extra

Corona Extra contains:

• water
• barley malt
• non-malted cereals
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 13.9 g
• calories: 148
• protein: 1.2 g
• ABV: 4.6%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Corona Light

Corona Light contains:

• water
• barley malt
• non-malted cereals
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 4.8 g
• calories: 99
• protein: 0.8 g
• ABV: 4.0%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Coors

Coors is available in several varieties:

Coors Banquet

Coors Banquet contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 11.7 g
• calories: 147
• protein: 1 g
• ABV: 5.0%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Coors Light

Coors Light contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• hop extract
• lager yeast

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 5 g
• calories: 102
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Other beers

Here are some more popular beers and their nutritional content:

Guinness Draught

Guinness Draught contains:

• roasted malted barley
• hops
• nitrogen
• yeast
• water

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 9.4 g
• calories: 124
• protein: 0 g
• ABV: 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Stella Artois Lager

Stella Artois Lager contains:

• barley
• hops
• water

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 11.2-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 10.9 g
• calories: 141
• protein: n.a.
• ABV: 5%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Dos Equis Lager Especial

Dos Equis Lager Especial contains:

• water
• malted barley
• corn starch
• corn syrup
• hops
• ascorbic acid

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 11 g
• calories: 131
• protein: n.a.
• ABV: 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Natural Light

Natural Light contains:

• water
• barley malt
• cereal grains
• yeast
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 3.2 g
• calories: 95
• protein: 0.7 g
• ABV: 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Michelob Ultra

Michelob Ultra contains:

• water
• barley
• rice
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:

• carbs: 2.6 g
• calories: 95
• protein: 0.6 g
• ABV: 4.2%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Busch

Busch contains:

• water
• barley
• corn grits
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 6.9 g
• calories: 114
• protein: 0.9 g
• ABV: 4.3%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Busch Light

Busch Light contains:

• water
• barley
• corn grits
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:

• carbs: 3.2 g
• calories: 95
• protein: 0.7 g
• ABV: 4.1%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Keystone Light

Keystone Light contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 4.7 g
• calories: 101
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.1%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Keystone Premium

Keystone Premium contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:

• carbs: 5.0 g
• calories: 108
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.4%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Olde English 800

Olde English 800 contains:

• water
• barley malt
• corn syrup
• yeast
• hop extract

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-fl oz serving:

• carbs: 10.8 g
• calories: 161
• protein: 1.1 g
• ABV: 5.9%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Saint Archer Blonde Ale

Saint Archer Blonde Ale contains:

• water
• barley malt
• wheat
• yeast
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:

• carbs: 12.6 g
• calories: 149
• protein: 1.4 g
• ABV: 4.8%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Saint Archer Double IPA

Saint Archer Double IPA contains:

• water
• barley malt
• yeast
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:

• carbs: 15.3 g
• calories: 233
• protein: 1.9 g
• ABV: 8.3%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

Sol

Sol contains:

• water
• barley malt
• maltose syrup
• yeast
• hops

Nutritional information and important stats based on a 12-oz serving:

• carbs: 11.6 g
• calories: 138
• protein: less than 1 g
• ABV: 4.5%
• vegan friendly
• contains gluten

»Learn more:Which type of alcohol has the fewest calories?

Drinking fewer calories

A person can reduce the number of calories they consume from beer by drinking the “light” options.

People can also try:

• drinking water between each beer, as the water will make the person feel fuller, as well as hydrating them
• focusing on sipping drinks slowly
• avoiding drinking beer late at night
• avoiding drinking on an empty stomach
• avoiding mixing beer with drinks that contain caffeine, such as energy drinks, coffee, and tea, as these can prolong periods of drinking
• trying to cut back drinking gradually

The American Heart Association recommends that men consume no more than two alcoholic drinks per day, and women no more than one.

They class the following as one drink:

• a 1.5-oz serving of 80-proof spirits
• a 5-oz glass of wine
• a 12-oz beer

Summary

The amount of carbs in popular beers varies based on several factors, including ingredients and overall sugar levels.

In general, light beers are lower in both calories and carbohydrates than many of their full-flavored counterparts.

Beer may not be a suitable option for diets that severely restrict carbohydrates. However, some light beers with very few carbs may be suitable for people on less restrictive diets.

 

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How we reviewed this article:

SourcesMedical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

• Bud Light. (n.d.).https://www.budlight.com/beers/budlight
• Busch. (n.d.).https://www.busch.com/products/busch
• Busch Light. (n.d.).https://www.busch.com/products/busch-light
• Is drinking alcohol part of a healthy lifestyle? (2025).https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/alcohol-and-heart-health
• Lager Especial. (n.d.).https://dosequis.com/beers-and-recipes/lager/
• Michelob Ultra. (n.d.).https://www.michelobultra.com/products/beers/michelob-ultra
• MillerCoors brand nutritional data. (2019).https://www.molsoncoors.com/sites/millercoors/files/MC_Nutritional_Information-02052019.pdf
• Modelo FAQ. (n.d.).https://www.modelousa.com/en-US/faq
• Natural light. (n.d.).https://www.naturallight.com/products/natural-light
• Nutritional information and fermentation sources. (n.d.).https://www.molsoncoors.com/nutritional-information
• Nutritionix database. (n.d.).https://www.nutritionix.com/database
• Our cervezas. (n.d.).https://www.coronausa.com/our-cerveza
• Stella Artois Lager. (n.d.).https://www.stellaartois.com/stella-artois-lager

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Medically reviewed by Imashi Fernando, MS, RDN, CDCES — Written by Jon Johnson — Updated on November 3, 2025

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