Keto Drinks Database
Keto Beer Guide: Net Carbs in 63 Beers
Beer is the drink that most often breaks a keto day, but the spread is huge. A 12 fl oz Budweiser Select 55 has 1.9g of carbs. Michelob Ultra, Corona Premier and Yuengling Flight sit at 2.6g. Corona Extra has 13.9g, and a hazy IPA can pass 20g in one can.
Every number below comes from the brewer: the brand's own product page, Anheuser-Busch's consumer information site, the importer's nutrition table, or the Serving Facts panel printed on the can. Brewers do not list fiber for these beers, so net carbs equal total carbs. Each row links to the brewer's page, and label-sourced rows say so in their note.
Low carb does not mean low alcohol. The lowest-carb beers still carry 4% to 6% ABV, and the calories in a light beer come mostly from alcohol.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated October 2026
Lowest-carb picks
Budweiser Select 55
1.9g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
2.5g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
Corona Premier
2.6g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
Michelob Ultra
2.6g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
Yuengling Flight
2.6g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
What to know
- Under 3.5g per 12 fl oz: Budweiser Select 55, Michelob Ultra, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold, Corona Premier, Yuengling Flight, Heineken Silver, Modelo Oro, Budweiser Select, Busch Light, Natural Light and Yuengling Light Lager.
- "Light" is not a carb promise. Bud Light has 6.6g, more than twice Busch Light (3.2g), and Heineken Light has 6g.
- Non-alcoholic beer is usually higher in carbs, not lower: Heineken 0.0 has 16g and Corona Non-Alcoholic 17.5g. Athletic Lite (5g) and Michelob Ultra Zero (6.5g) are the lighter options.
- Regular lagers run about 9g to 16g. Guinness Draught (9.4g) has fewer carbs than Budweiser (10.6g), Modelo Especial (13.6g) or Corona Extra (13.9g).
- IPAs and stronger craft beers are the hardest fit: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale has 14.3g and Hazy Little Thing 20.6g.
- Check the pour size. These figures are per 12 fl oz unless shown otherwise; a 16 fl oz tallboy has a third more, and a 32 fl oz Corona Familiar bottle has 2.7 times as much.
Net carbs in all 63 drinks
Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber, per the serving shown. Low carb means 3g or less, about 15% of a strict 20g day. Plan for it means up to 7g. Every row links to the brand or USDA page its numbers come from, checked October 2026.
Ultra low carb beer
- Budweiser Select 551.9g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 55 cal · 1.9g carbs · 2.4% ABV
Low carbSourceLowest-carb alcoholic beer in this guide, partly because it is only 2.4% ABV.
- Michelob Ultra Pure Gold2.5g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 85 cal · 2.5g carbs · 3.8% ABV
Low carbSourceOrganic version of Ultra with slightly less alcohol and carbs.
- Corona Premier2.6g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 90 cal · 2.6g carbs · 4% ABV
Low carbSourceThe low-carb Corona. Corona Extra has more than five times the carbs.
- Michelob Ultra2.6g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 2.6g carbs · 4.2% ABV
Low carbSourceThe benchmark low-carb beer. Carbs supply only about 10 of its 95 calories.
- Yuengling Flight2.6g net
Yuengling · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 2.6g carbs · 4.2% ABV
Low carbSourceYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can.
- Heineken Silver2.9g net
Heineken USA · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 2.9g carbs · 4% ABV
Low carbSource - Modelo Oro3g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 90 cal · 3g carbs · 4% ABV
Low carbSourceThe light Modelo. Modelo Especial has 13.6g.
- Budweiser Select3.1g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 99 cal · 3.1g carbs · 4.3% ABV
Plan for itSource
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budweiser Select 55Anheuser-Busch · 2.4% ABVLowest-carb alcoholic beer in this guide, partly because it is only 2.4% ABV. | 12 fl oz | 55 | 1.9g | 0g | 1.9g | Low carb | Source |
| Michelob Ultra Pure GoldAnheuser-Busch · 3.8% ABVOrganic version of Ultra with slightly less alcohol and carbs. | 12 fl oz | 85 | 2.5g | 0g | 2.5g | Low carb | Source |
| Corona PremierConstellation Brands · 4% ABVThe low-carb Corona. Corona Extra has more than five times the carbs. | 12 fl oz | 90 | 2.6g | 0g | 2.6g | Low carb | Source |
| Michelob UltraAnheuser-Busch · 4.2% ABVThe benchmark low-carb beer. Carbs supply only about 10 of its 95 calories. | 12 fl oz | 95 | 2.6g | 0g | 2.6g | Low carb | Source |
| Yuengling FlightYuengling · 4.2% ABVYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can. | 12 fl oz | 95 | 2.6g | 0g | 2.6g | Low carb | Source |
| Heineken SilverHeineken USA · 4% ABV | 12 fl oz | 95 | 2.9g | 0g | 2.9g | Low carb | Source |
| Modelo OroConstellation Brands · 4% ABVThe light Modelo. Modelo Especial has 13.6g. | 12 fl oz | 90 | 3g | 0g | 3g | Low carb | Source |
| Budweiser SelectAnheuser-Busch · 4.3% ABV | 12 fl oz | 99 | 3.1g | 0g | 3.1g | Plan for it | Source |
Light beer
- Busch Light3.2g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 3.2g carbs · 4.1% ABV
Plan for itSource - Miller Lite3.2g net
Molson Coors · 12 fl oz · 96 cal · 3.2g carbs · 4.2% ABV
Plan for itSourceFrom the Serving Facts panel printed on the can (12 fl oz). Molson Coors sites block automated checks, so we read the label directly.
- Natural Light3.2g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 3.2g carbs · 4.2% ABV
Plan for itSource - Yuengling Light Lager3.2g net
Yuengling · 12 fl oz · 99 cal · 3.2g carbs · 4% ABV
Plan for itSourceYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can.
- Blue Moon LightSky Citrus Wheat3.6g net
Molson Coors · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 3.6g carbs · 4% ABV
Plan for itSourceFrom the Serving Facts panel printed on the can (12 fl oz). A wheat beer brewed with tangerine peel, so lightly flavored rather than a plain light lager.
- Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus4.4g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 95 cal · 4.4g carbs · 4% ABV
Plan for itSource1.8g more than regular Ultra; the ingredients include cane sugar.
- Corona Light4.8g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 99 cal · 4.8g carbs · 4% ABV
Plan for itSource - Coors Light5g net
Molson Coors · 12 fl oz · 102 cal · 5g carbs · 4.2% ABV
Plan for itSourceThe can label lists 68 calories and 3.3g carbs per 8 fl oz; scaled to 12 fl oz (4.95g, shown as 5.0g).
- Bud Light Platinum5.1g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 139 cal · 5.1g carbs · 6% ABV
Plan for itSourceFewer carbs than Bud Light but more calories, because it is 6% ABV.
- Heineken Light6g net
Heineken USA · 12 fl oz · 90 cal · 6g carbs · 3.3% ABV
Plan for itSource - Michelob Golden Draft Light6.3g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 109 cal · 6.3g carbs · 4.1% ABV
Plan for itSource - Bud Light6.6g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 110 cal · 6.6g carbs · 4.2% ABV
Plan for itSourceOver twice the carbs of Busch Light or Michelob Ultra. One can uses a third of a 20g day.
- Yuengling Premium Light6.8g net
Yuengling · 12 fl oz · 98 cal · 6.8g carbs · 3.5% ABV
Plan for itSourceYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can.
- Bud Light Lime8g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 116 cal · 8g carbs · 4.2% ABV
High carbSource
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busch LightAnheuser-Busch · 4.1% ABV | 12 fl oz | 95 | 3.2g | 0g | 3.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| Miller LiteMolson Coors · 4.2% ABVFrom the Serving Facts panel printed on the can (12 fl oz). Molson Coors sites block automated checks, so we read the label directly. | 12 fl oz | 96 | 3.2g | 0g | 3.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| Natural LightAnheuser-Busch · 4.2% ABV | 12 fl oz | 95 | 3.2g | 0g | 3.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| Yuengling Light LagerYuengling · 4% ABVYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can. | 12 fl oz | 99 | 3.2g | 0g | 3.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| Blue Moon LightSky Citrus WheatMolson Coors · 4% ABVFrom the Serving Facts panel printed on the can (12 fl oz). A wheat beer brewed with tangerine peel, so lightly flavored rather than a plain light lager. | 12 fl oz | 95 | 3.6g | 0g | 3.6g | Plan for it | Source |
| Michelob Ultra Lime CactusAnheuser-Busch · 4% ABV1.8g more than regular Ultra; the ingredients include cane sugar. | 12 fl oz | 95 | 4.4g | 0g | 4.4g | Plan for it | Source |
| Corona LightConstellation Brands · 4% ABV | 12 fl oz | 99 | 4.8g | 0g | 4.8g | Plan for it | Source |
| Coors LightMolson Coors · 4.2% ABVThe can label lists 68 calories and 3.3g carbs per 8 fl oz; scaled to 12 fl oz (4.95g, shown as 5.0g). | 12 fl oz | 102 | 5g | 0g | 5g | Plan for it | Source |
| Bud Light PlatinumAnheuser-Busch · 6% ABVFewer carbs than Bud Light but more calories, because it is 6% ABV. | 12 fl oz | 139 | 5.1g | 0g | 5.1g | Plan for it | Source |
| Heineken LightHeineken USA · 3.3% ABV | 12 fl oz | 90 | 6g | 0g | 6g | Plan for it | Source |
| Michelob Golden Draft LightAnheuser-Busch · 4.1% ABV | 12 fl oz | 109 | 6.3g | 0g | 6.3g | Plan for it | Source |
| Bud LightAnheuser-Busch · 4.2% ABVOver twice the carbs of Busch Light or Michelob Ultra. One can uses a third of a 20g day. | 12 fl oz | 110 | 6.6g | 0g | 6.6g | Plan for it | Source |
| Yuengling Premium LightYuengling · 3.5% ABVYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can. | 12 fl oz | 98 | 6.8g | 0g | 6.8g | Plan for it | Source |
| Bud Light LimeAnheuser-Busch · 4.2% ABV | 12 fl oz | 116 | 8g | 0g | 8g | High carb | Source |
Lager and regular beer
- Busch Ice4.2g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 136 cal · 4.2g carbs · 5.9% ABV
Plan for itSourceLow in carbs for a full-strength beer, but the 5.9% ABV pushes calories up.
- Busch6.9g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 114 cal · 6.9g carbs · 4.3% ABV
Plan for itSource - Stella Artois9g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 140 cal · 9g carbs · 5% ABV
High carbSource - Yuengling Golden Pilsner9.3g net
Yuengling · 12 fl oz · 136 cal · 9.3g carbs · 4.7% ABV
High carbSourceYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can.
- Guinness Draught9.4g net
Diageo · 12 fl oz · 125 cal · 9.4g carbs · 4.2% ABV
High carbSourceDark does not mean heavy: fewer carbs and calories than Budweiser or Corona Extra.
- Rolling Rock9.8g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 130 cal · 9.8g carbs · 4.4% ABV
High carbSource - Beck's10.4g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 146 cal · 10.4g carbs · 5% ABV
High carbSource - Budweiser10.6g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 145 cal · 10.6g carbs · 5% ABV
High carbSourceAbout half of a strict 20g day in one can. Budweiser Select has 3.1g.
- Dos Equis Ambar Especial11g net
Heineken USA · 12 fl oz · 145 cal · 11g carbs · 4.7% ABV
High carbSource - Dos Equis Lager Especial11g net
Heineken USA · 12 fl oz · 131 cal · 11g carbs · 4.2% ABV
High carbSource - Heineken11g net
Heineken USA · 12 fl oz · 142 cal · 11g carbs · 5% ABV
High carbSource - Michelob AmberBock11.8g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 152 cal · 11.8g carbs · 5.1% ABV
High carbSource - Spaten Lager11.8g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 173 cal · 11.8g carbs · 5.2% ABV
High carbSourceA-B lists 173.1 calories and 11.82g carbs; rounded here.
- Yuengling Traditional Lager12g net
Yuengling · 12 fl oz · 141 cal · 12g carbs · 4.5% ABV
High carbSourceYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can.
- Landshark Lager13.3g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 146 cal · 13.3g carbs · 4.6% ABV
High carbSource - Modelo Especial13.6g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 143 cal · 13.6g carbs · 4.4% ABV
High carbSourceSwap to Modelo Oro (3g) if you want to stay with the brand.
- Corona Extra13.9g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 148 cal · 13.9g carbs · 4.6% ABV
High carbSourceOne of the highest-carb mainstream lagers. Corona Premier has 2.6g.
- Corona Familiar14.6g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 156 cal · 14.6g carbs · 4.8% ABV
High carbSourceSold in 32 fl oz bottles; a full bottle holds about 39g carbs.
- Modelo Negra15.7g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 172 cal · 15.7g carbs · 5.4% ABV
High carbSource
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busch IceAnheuser-Busch · 5.9% ABVLow in carbs for a full-strength beer, but the 5.9% ABV pushes calories up. | 12 fl oz | 136 | 4.2g | 0g | 4.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| BuschAnheuser-Busch · 4.3% ABV | 12 fl oz | 114 | 6.9g | 0g | 6.9g | Plan for it | Source |
| Stella ArtoisAnheuser-Busch · 5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 140 | 9g | 0g | 9g | High carb | Source |
| Yuengling Golden PilsnerYuengling · 4.7% ABVYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can. | 12 fl oz | 136 | 9.3g | 0g | 9.3g | High carb | Source |
| Guinness DraughtDiageo · 4.2% ABVDark does not mean heavy: fewer carbs and calories than Budweiser or Corona Extra. | 12 fl oz | 125 | 9.4g | 0g | 9.4g | High carb | Source |
| Rolling RockAnheuser-Busch · 4.4% ABV | 12 fl oz | 130 | 9.8g | 0g | 9.8g | High carb | Source |
| Beck'sAnheuser-Busch · 5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 146 | 10.4g | 0g | 10.4g | High carb | Source |
| BudweiserAnheuser-Busch · 5% ABVAbout half of a strict 20g day in one can. Budweiser Select has 3.1g. | 12 fl oz | 145 | 10.6g | 0g | 10.6g | High carb | Source |
| Dos Equis Ambar EspecialHeineken USA · 4.7% ABV | 12 fl oz | 145 | 11g | 0g | 11g | High carb | Source |
| Dos Equis Lager EspecialHeineken USA · 4.2% ABV | 12 fl oz | 131 | 11g | 0g | 11g | High carb | Source |
| HeinekenHeineken USA · 5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 142 | 11g | 0g | 11g | High carb | Source |
| Michelob AmberBockAnheuser-Busch · 5.1% ABV | 12 fl oz | 152 | 11.8g | 0g | 11.8g | High carb | Source |
| Spaten LagerAnheuser-Busch · 5.2% ABVA-B lists 173.1 calories and 11.82g carbs; rounded here. | 12 fl oz | 173 | 11.8g | 0g | 11.8g | High carb | Source |
| Yuengling Traditional LagerYuengling · 4.5% ABVYuengling lists figures per serving without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz bottle or can. | 12 fl oz | 141 | 12g | 0g | 12g | High carb | Source |
| Landshark LagerAnheuser-Busch · 4.6% ABV | 12 fl oz | 146 | 13.3g | 0g | 13.3g | High carb | Source |
| Modelo EspecialConstellation Brands · 4.4% ABVSwap to Modelo Oro (3g) if you want to stay with the brand. | 12 fl oz | 143 | 13.6g | 0g | 13.6g | High carb | Source |
| Corona ExtraConstellation Brands · 4.6% ABVOne of the highest-carb mainstream lagers. Corona Premier has 2.6g. | 12 fl oz | 148 | 13.9g | 0g | 13.9g | High carb | Source |
| Corona FamiliarConstellation Brands · 4.8% ABVSold in 32 fl oz bottles; a full bottle holds about 39g carbs. | 12 fl oz | 156 | 14.6g | 0g | 14.6g | High carb | Source |
| Modelo NegraConstellation Brands · 5.4% ABV | 12 fl oz | 172 | 15.7g | 0g | 15.7g | High carb | Source |
IPA and craft beer
- Blue Moon Honey Daze8.4g net
Molson Coors · 12 fl oz · 114 cal · 8.4g carbs · 3.9% ABV
High carbSourceFrom the Serving Facts panel printed on the can (12 fl oz). A wheat ale brewed with orange peel and clover honey; the honey adds carbs.
- Franziskaner Weissbier9.2g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 153 cal · 9.2g carbs · 5% ABV
High carbSourceA-B lists 9.23g carbs; rounded here.
- Lagunitas Hazy IPA11g net
Lagunitas · 12 fl oz · 160 cal · 11g carbs · 5.5% ABV
High carbSourceLagunitas does not publish nutrition for its original IPA; this hazy version does carry a full panel.
- Hoegaarden11.7g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 159 cal · 11.7g carbs · 4.9% ABV
High carbSource - Golden Road Belgian White12.6g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 156 cal · 12.6g carbs · 5% ABV
High carbSource - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale14.3g net
Sierra Nevada · 12 fl oz · 175 cal · 14.3g carbs · 5.6% ABV
High carbSourceSierra Nevada lists stats without naming the serving size; shown as a standard 12 fl oz bottle or can.
- Leffe Blonde18.5g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 214 cal · 18.5g carbs · 6.6% ABV
High carbSource - Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing20.6g net
Sierra Nevada · 12 fl oz · 214 cal · 20.6g carbs · 6.7% ABV
High carbSourceOne can is more than a full strict keto day. Sierra Nevada lists stats without naming the serving size; shown as 12 fl oz.
- Lagunitas Maximus21g net
Lagunitas · 12 fl oz · 270 cal · 21g carbs · 9% ABV
High carbSourceA 9% double IPA: high in both carbs and alcohol.
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon Honey DazeMolson Coors · 3.9% ABVFrom the Serving Facts panel printed on the can (12 fl oz). A wheat ale brewed with orange peel and clover honey; the honey adds carbs. | 12 fl oz | 114 | 8.4g | 0g | 8.4g | High carb | Source |
| Franziskaner WeissbierAnheuser-Busch · 5% ABVA-B lists 9.23g carbs; rounded here. | 12 fl oz | 153 | 9.2g | 0g | 9.2g | High carb | Source |
| Lagunitas Hazy IPALagunitas · 5.5% ABVLagunitas does not publish nutrition for its original IPA; this hazy version does carry a full panel. | 12 fl oz | 160 | 11g | 0g | 11g | High carb | Source |
| HoegaardenAnheuser-Busch · 4.9% ABV | 12 fl oz | 159 | 11.7g | 0g | 11.7g | High carb | Source |
| Golden Road Belgian WhiteAnheuser-Busch · 5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 156 | 12.6g | 0g | 12.6g | High carb | Source |
| Sierra Nevada Pale AleSierra Nevada · 5.6% ABVSierra Nevada lists stats without naming the serving size; shown as a standard 12 fl oz bottle or can. | 12 fl oz | 175 | 14.3g | 0g | 14.3g | High carb | Source |
| Leffe BlondeAnheuser-Busch · 6.6% ABV | 12 fl oz | 214 | 18.5g | 0g | 18.5g | High carb | Source |
| Sierra Nevada Hazy Little ThingSierra Nevada · 6.7% ABVOne can is more than a full strict keto day. Sierra Nevada lists stats without naming the serving size; shown as 12 fl oz. | 12 fl oz | 214 | 20.6g | 0g | 20.6g | High carb | Source |
| Lagunitas MaximusLagunitas · 9% ABVA 9% double IPA: high in both carbs and alcohol. | 12 fl oz | 270 | 21g | 0g | 21g | High carb | Source |
Non-alcoholic beer
- Guinness 03.8g net
Diageo · 100 ml · 17 cal · 3.8g carbs · 0% ABV
Plan for itSourceGuinness publishes per 100 ml only. A 12 fl oz (355 ml) pour works out to about 13.5g carbs.
- Athletic Lite5g net
Athletic Brewing · 12 fl oz · 25 cal · 5g carbs · 0.5% ABV
Plan for itSourceLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. The lowest-carb non-alcoholic beer in this guide.
- Michelob Ultra Zero6.5g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 29 cal · 6.5g carbs · 0% ABV
Plan for itSourceAlcohol-free, but it has more carbs than regular Michelob Ultra (2.6g). Contains cane sugar.
- Michelob Ultra Zero Lime9.1g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 39 cal · 9.1g carbs · 0% ABV
High carbSource - Athletic Upside Dawn10g net
Athletic Brewing · 12 fl oz · 45 cal · 10g carbs · 0.5% ABV
High carbSourceLabeled less than 0.5% ABV.
- Budweiser Zero12g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 50 cal · 12g carbs · 0% ABV
High carbSource - Busch NA12.9g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 60 cal · 12.9g carbs · 0.4% ABV
High carbSource - Athletic Run Wild IPA14g net
Athletic Brewing · 12 fl oz · 65 cal · 14g carbs · 0.5% ABV
High carbSourceLabeled less than 0.5% ABV.
- O'Doul's14.1g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 68 cal · 14.1g carbs · 0.5% ABV
High carbSource - Stella Artois 0.014.1g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 63 cal · 14.1g carbs · 0% ABV
High carbSource - Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA16g net
Athletic Brewing · 12 fl oz · 70 cal · 16g carbs · 0.5% ABV
High carbSourceLabeled less than 0.5% ABV.
- Heineken 0.016g net
Heineken USA · 12 fl oz · 69 cal · 16g carbs · 0% ABV
High carbSourceMore than five times the carbs of Heineken Silver. Alcohol-free is not the same as low carb.
- Corona Non-Alcoholic17.5g net
Constellation Brands · 12 fl oz · 60 cal · 17.5g carbs · 0.5% ABV
High carbSourceLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. Highest-carb beer in this group.
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guinness 0Diageo · 0% ABVGuinness publishes per 100 ml only. A 12 fl oz (355 ml) pour works out to about 13.5g carbs. | 100 ml | 17 | 3.8g | 0g | 3.8g | Plan for it | Source |
| Athletic LiteAthletic Brewing · 0.5% ABVLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. The lowest-carb non-alcoholic beer in this guide. | 12 fl oz | 25 | 5g | 0g | 5g | Plan for it | Source |
| Michelob Ultra ZeroAnheuser-Busch · 0% ABVAlcohol-free, but it has more carbs than regular Michelob Ultra (2.6g). Contains cane sugar. | 12 fl oz | 29 | 6.5g | 0g | 6.5g | Plan for it | Source |
| Michelob Ultra Zero LimeAnheuser-Busch · 0% ABV | 12 fl oz | 39 | 9.1g | 0g | 9.1g | High carb | Source |
| Athletic Upside DawnAthletic Brewing · 0.5% ABVLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. | 12 fl oz | 45 | 10g | 0g | 10g | High carb | Source |
| Budweiser ZeroAnheuser-Busch · 0% ABV | 12 fl oz | 50 | 12g | 0g | 12g | High carb | Source |
| Busch NAAnheuser-Busch · 0.4% ABV | 12 fl oz | 60 | 12.9g | 0g | 12.9g | High carb | Source |
| Athletic Run Wild IPAAthletic Brewing · 0.5% ABVLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. | 12 fl oz | 65 | 14g | 0g | 14g | High carb | Source |
| O'Doul'sAnheuser-Busch · 0.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 68 | 14.1g | 0g | 14.1g | High carb | Source |
| Stella Artois 0.0Anheuser-Busch · 0% ABV | 12 fl oz | 63 | 14.1g | 0g | 14.1g | High carb | Source |
| Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPAAthletic Brewing · 0.5% ABVLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. | 12 fl oz | 70 | 16g | 0g | 16g | High carb | Source |
| Heineken 0.0Heineken USA · 0% ABVMore than five times the carbs of Heineken Silver. Alcohol-free is not the same as low carb. | 12 fl oz | 69 | 16g | 0g | 16g | High carb | Source |
| Corona Non-AlcoholicConstellation Brands · 0.5% ABVLabeled less than 0.5% ABV. Highest-carb beer in this group. | 12 fl oz | 60 | 17.5g | 0g | 17.5g | High carb | Source |
Frequently asked questions
Of the beers in this guide, Budweiser Select 55 has the fewest at 1.9g per 12 fl oz, though it is only 2.4% ABV. Among full-strength light beers, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold has 2.5g, and Michelob Ultra, Corona Premier and Yuengling Flight each have 2.6g. Heineken Silver has 2.9g and Modelo Oro 3g.
Miller Lite has 3.2g of carbs and 96 calories per 12 fl oz at 4.2% ABV, the same carbs as Busch Light and Natural Light. Coors Light has about 5g per 12 fl oz (its label lists 3.3g per 8 fl oz) and 102 calories at 4.2% ABV. Both fit a 20g keto day in moderation; Miller Lite is the lower-carb of the two.
Yes, it is one of the easiest beers to fit. A 12 fl oz bottle or can has 95 calories, 2.6g carbs and 4.2% ABV, about 13% of a strict 20g day. Michelob Ultra Pure Gold is slightly lower at 2.5g. The flavored Lime Cactus has 4.4g, and the non-alcoholic Ultra Zero has 6.5g, more than the regular beer.
Bud Light has 6.6g carbs and 110 calories per 12 fl oz at 4.2% ABV, about a third of a strict 20g day. Budweiser has 10.6g. For fewer carbs from Anheuser-Busch, Michelob Ultra has 2.6g, Budweiser Select 3.1g and Busch Light 3.2g.
Usually less than you would expect. Most non-alcoholic beers here have 12g to 17.5g per 12 fl oz, more than many light beers: Budweiser Zero 12g, Heineken 0.0 16g, Corona Non-Alcoholic 17.5g. Athletic Lite (5g) and Michelob Ultra Zero (6.5g) are the exceptions.
Corona Extra is not a good fit at 13.9g carbs per 12 fl oz. Corona Light has 4.8g. Corona Premier is the keto-friendly choice at 2.6g carbs and 90 calories, and Modelo Oro, from the same importer, has 3g.
Guinness Draught has 9.4g carbs and 125 calories per 12 fl oz at 4.2% ABV. That is fewer than Budweiser (10.6g) or Corona Extra (13.9g), but still close to half of a strict 20g day. Guinness 0 lists 3.8g per 100 ml, about 13.5g for a 12 fl oz pour.
Sources
Nutrition figures link from each row above. Health statements on this page rely on:
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). What Is A Standard Drink? One US standard drink is about 14 g of pure alcohol: 12 fl oz of 5% beer, 5 fl oz of 12% wine, or 1.5 fl oz of 40% spirits. Link
- Emanuele NV, Swade TF, Emanuele MA. Consequences of alcohol use in diabetics. Alcohol Health Res World. 1998;22(3):211-219. Link
Check a label for hidden sugars, or set your own daily carb limit.