Budweiser beer calories come to 146 for a 12 fl oz can (357 g) and 41 per 100 g. What stands out is how quickly the cans add up: one is 7% of the daily calorie value, three reach 439, and Budweiser Select cuts a single can to 99.
146kcal
1 12 fl oz can · 357 g, regular lager
11%protein
1.3 gProtein
11 gCarbs
0 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Regular lager · per 357 g
Calories
146 kcal
Protein
1.3 g
Carbohydrate
10.6 g
Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
11 mg
Potassium
118 mg
Iron
0 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Budweiser beer: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
12 fl oz can (357 g)
146
1.3 g
10.6 g
0 g
11 mg
7%
Select light (355 g)
99
0.7 g
3.1 g
0 g
11 mg
5%
100 g
41
0.4 g
3 g
0 g
3 mg
2%
3 × 12 fl oz can (357 g)
439
3.9 g
32 mg
5 × 12 fl oz can (357 g)
732
6.4 g
54 mg
Three cans are a 439-calorie evening
One 12 fl oz can of Budweiser is 146 calories. That reads as small next to a meal, and it is. The trouble is that beer is rarely counted one at a time, and the total climbs in a straight line with every can you open.
Two cans (714 g) bring you to 293 calories. Three cans (1,071 g) land at 439, which is in the range of a full sandwich. Five cans, a long game day or a backyard party, come to 732 calories across 1,785 g of liquid. None of that arrives with much protein: even five cans hold just 6.4 g.
The practical move is to decide the number before the first can, not after the third. If you log as you go, the running total stays honest. BodyPal can log a can from a photo, which makes the second and third ones harder to forget.
Carbs carry the label, not protein or fat
Per 100 g, Budweiser has 3 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein and 0 g of fat. The calorie split on the card puts carbs at 89% and protein at 11%, with fat at 0%. A full can holds 10.6 g of carbs and 1.3 g of protein.
Those label macros do not explain the whole 146 calories on their own. Much of the energy in regular beer comes from the alcohol itself, which is not listed as a carb, protein or fat. That is why a can can carry more calories than its carb count suggests.
There is nothing here that adds up to a meal. The 1.3 g of protein in a can is 3% of the daily value, and fiber is 0. Treat Budweiser as a drink you budget for, not as food that fills a gap.
Select cuts a can to 99 calories
The card lists two USDA rows. Regular Budweiser is 146 calories per 12 fl oz can (357 g). Budweiser Select, the light version, is 99 calories in 355 g. Over a night of three cans, that gap is the difference between a modest snack and nothing at all.
The carb gap is even bigger than the calorie gap. Regular has 10.6 g of carbs per can, while Select has 3.1 g. Protein drops too, from 1.3 g to 0.7 g, though neither version was ever a protein source. Sodium is 11 mg in both, so that is not a reason to choose one over the other.
If you like the taste of regular and drink one can, the swap barely matters. If you drink several, Select is the simplest cut you can make without changing how often you drink.
Sodium is a non-issue; the food next to it is not
A can of Budweiser has 11 mg of sodium, which rounds to 0% of the 2300 mg daily value. Cholesterol is 0 and potassium is 33 mg per 100 g. On the nutrition panel, the only number that really moves is calories.
What usually moves more is what sits next to the beer. Wings, chips, pizza and fries tend to share the table, and they can outweigh the drinks themselves. If you are watching calories, the beer count and the snack bowl both deserve attention.
Simple pairings help. Alternate cans with water, put grilled protein or vegetables on your plate before the salty snacks, and keep the can count in mind instead of reaching for whatever is in the cooler.
How does Budweiser beer compare?
Here is how Budweiser stacks up against other beers on our site, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: Budweiser at 146 per can sits just under Corona and Guinness at 153, so swapping between those three changes almost nothing. If calories are the goal, Michelob Ultra at 96 per 12 fl oz is the clear pick, about the same as Budweiser Select at 99.
Budweiser beer FAQs
How many calories are in a Budweiser?
A 12 fl oz can or bottle of regular Budweiser is 146 calories, which works out to 41 calories per 100 g.
Is Budweiser good for weight loss?
Each can adds 146 calories and 10.6 g of carbs to the day. Budweiser Select light is 99 calories and 3.1 g of carbs per 12 fl oz can.
Budweiser vs Budweiser Select: which has fewer calories?
Budweiser Select is lower at 99 calories per 12 fl oz can versus 146 for regular Budweiser, a difference of 47 calories.
How many carbs are in a Budweiser?
A 12 fl oz can has 10.6 g of carbs, or 3 g per 100 g. There is no fat and 1.3 g of protein per can.
How many calories are in two or three Budweisers?
Two 12 fl oz cans of Budweiser come to 293 calories, and three cans reach 439. Five cans total 732 calories, so the count adds up quickly over a long evening.
How much sodium is in a can of Budweiser?
A 12 fl oz can of Budweiser has 11 mg of sodium, which is 0% of the daily value. Even five cans hold only 54 mg, so sodium is not the number to watch.
How much protein does a Budweiser have?
A can of Budweiser has 1.3 g of protein, 3% of the daily value. Per 100 g it is 0.4 g, so beer contributes very little protein to your day.
Does Budweiser have fat or fiber?
Budweiser has 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber per 100 g. Its 146 calories per can come from carbs, a little protein and the alcohol itself.
How many calories are in 100 g of Budweiser?
100 g of Budweiser has 41 calories, with 3 g of carbs and 0.4 g of protein. A full 357 g can works out to 146 calories.
