Keto Drinks Database
Keto Hard Seltzer: Net Carbs in 22 Seltzers and Cans
Plain hard seltzers are among the lowest-carb alcoholic drinks you can buy in a can. White Claw has 2g per 12 fl oz, Truly Wild Berry 2g, and Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer 0g. The trouble starts when a can says lemonade, chelada or margarita.
Every brand figure below is copied from the maker's own product page or nutrition label, or from Anheuser-Busch's consumer information site. The single generic row, hard lemonade, comes from USDA FoodData Central because Mike's does not publish numbers for its original lemonade.
Stronger cans change the calories more than the carbs. White Claw Surge and Truly Unruly are 8% ABV, so each 12 fl oz can holds 1.6 times the alcohol of a 5% can.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated October 2026
Lowest-carb picks
Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Cucumber Lime
0g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Classic Cola
1g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
White Claw Black Cherry
2g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
White Claw Mango
2g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
Truly Wild Berry
2g
net carbs per 12 fl oz
What to know
- Under 3g per can: Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer (0g), Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Classic Cola (1g), White Claw (2g), White Claw Surge (2g) and Truly Wild Berry (2g).
- Vodka seltzers made with juice run a little higher. High Noon flavors checked here range from 3.8g to 5.3g, and NÜTRL Lime and Classic Cranberry have 3.2g and 4.3g.
- Lemonade and cocktail styles are where the carbs hide: Bud Light Chelada has 20.8g, Lime-A-Rita 28.7g and a generic hard lemonade about 34g.
- Zero sugar is not zero carb. Mike's Hard Lemonade Zero Sugar still lists 6g carbs per 12 fl oz.
- Read the ABV. An 8% can such as White Claw Surge (160 calories) or Bud Light Platinum Seltzer (170 calories) counts as more than one standard drink.
Net carbs in all 22 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.
Hard seltzer
- Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Cucumber Lime0g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 80 cal · 0g carbs · 4% ABV
Low carbSourceMichelob lists every Signature Collection flavor at 80 calories and 0g carbs.
- Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Classic Cola1g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 1g carbs · 5% ABV
Low carbSource - Truly Wild Berry2g net
Boston Beer · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 2g carbs · 5% ABV
Low carbSourceTruly lists figures per can without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz can.
- White Claw Black Cherry2g net
White Claw · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 2g carbs · 5% ABV
Low carbSourceWhite Claw's FAQ gives 5% ABV for the original line.
- White Claw Mango2g net
White Claw · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 2g carbs · 5% ABV
Low carbSource - White Claw Surge Black Cherry2g net
White Claw · 12 fl oz · 160 cal · 2g carbs · 8% ABV
Low carbSourceSame 2g carbs as regular White Claw, but 8% ABV, so 60 more calories.
- Truly Original Lemonade3g net
Boston Beer · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 3g carbs · 5% ABV
Low carbSourceTruly lists figures per can without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz can.
- Truly Unruly OG Original Lemonade4g net
Boston Beer · 12 fl oz · 160 cal · 4g carbs · 8% ABV
Plan for itSourceThe 8% Unruly line. Truly lists figures per can without naming the size; shown as 12 fl oz.
- Bud Light Platinum Seltzer Citrus5g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 170 cal · 5g carbs · 8% ABV
Plan for itSource
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Cucumber LimeAnheuser-Busch · 4% ABVMichelob lists every Signature Collection flavor at 80 calories and 0g carbs. | 12 fl oz | 80 | 0g | 0g | 0g | Low carb | Source |
| Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Classic ColaAnheuser-Busch · 5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 1g | 0g | 1g | Low carb | Source |
| Truly Wild BerryBoston Beer · 5% ABVTruly lists figures per can without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz can. | 12 fl oz | 100 | 2g | 0g | 2g | Low carb | Source |
| White Claw Black CherryWhite Claw · 5% ABVWhite Claw's FAQ gives 5% ABV for the original line. | 12 fl oz | 100 | 2g | 0g | 2g | Low carb | Source |
| White Claw MangoWhite Claw · 5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 2g | 0g | 2g | Low carb | Source |
| White Claw Surge Black CherryWhite Claw · 8% ABVSame 2g carbs as regular White Claw, but 8% ABV, so 60 more calories. | 12 fl oz | 160 | 2g | 0g | 2g | Low carb | Source |
| Truly Original LemonadeBoston Beer · 5% ABVTruly lists figures per can without naming the size; shown as its standard 12 fl oz can. | 12 fl oz | 100 | 3g | 0g | 3g | Low carb | Source |
| Truly Unruly OG Original LemonadeBoston Beer · 8% ABVThe 8% Unruly line. Truly lists figures per can without naming the size; shown as 12 fl oz. | 12 fl oz | 160 | 4g | 0g | 4g | Plan for it | Source |
| Bud Light Platinum Seltzer CitrusAnheuser-Busch · 8% ABV | 12 fl oz | 170 | 5g | 0g | 5g | Plan for it | Source |
Vodka and tequila seltzer
- NÜTRL Lime Vodka Seltzer3.2g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 3.2g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - High Noon Watermelon3.8g net
E. & J. Gallo · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 3.8g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSourceHigh Noon says the sugar comes from real juice, with none added.
- High Noon Mango4g net
E. & J. Gallo · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 4g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - High Noon Pineapple4.2g net
E. & J. Gallo · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 4.2g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - High Noon Lime4.3g net
E. & J. Gallo · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 4.3g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - NÜTRL Classic Cranberry Vodka Seltzer4.3g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 4.3g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - High Noon Grapefruit4.9g net
E. & J. Gallo · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 4.9g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - High Noon Black Cherry5.3g net
E. & J. Gallo · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 5.3g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSourceHighest-carb High Noon flavor checked, more than twice White Claw Black Cherry.
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NÜTRL Lime Vodka SeltzerAnheuser-Busch · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 3.2g | 0g | 3.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| High Noon WatermelonE. & J. Gallo · 4.5% ABVHigh Noon says the sugar comes from real juice, with none added. | 12 fl oz | 100 | 3.8g | 0g | 3.8g | Plan for it | Source |
| High Noon MangoE. & J. Gallo · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 4g | 0g | 4g | Plan for it | Source |
| High Noon PineappleE. & J. Gallo · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 4.2g | 0g | 4.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| High Noon LimeE. & J. Gallo · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 4.3g | 0g | 4.3g | Plan for it | Source |
| NÜTRL Classic Cranberry Vodka SeltzerAnheuser-Busch · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 4.3g | 0g | 4.3g | Plan for it | Source |
| High Noon GrapefruitE. & J. Gallo · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 4.9g | 0g | 4.9g | Plan for it | Source |
| High Noon Black CherryE. & J. Gallo · 4.5% ABVHighest-carb High Noon flavor checked, more than twice White Claw Black Cherry. | 12 fl oz | 100 | 5.3g | 0g | 5.3g | Plan for it | Source |
Flavored malt and canned cocktails
- Skimmers Original Vodka Iced Tea3.2g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 3.2g carbs · 4.5% ABV
Plan for itSource - Mike's Hard Lemonade Zero Sugar6g net
Mike's Hard Lemonade Co. · 12 fl oz · 100 cal · 6g carbs · 4.8% ABV
Plan for itSourceZero sugar still means 6g carbs. ABV is from Mike's FAQ.
- Bud Light Chelada20.8g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 173 cal · 20.8g carbs · 4.2% ABV
High carbSourceMore than three times the carbs of plain Bud Light (6.6g).
- Rita's Lime-A-Rita28.7g net
Anheuser-Busch · 12 fl oz · 264 cal · 28.7g carbs · 8% ABV
High carbSource - Hard lemonade (generic)33.7g net
11.2 fl oz bottle · 228 cal · 33.7g carbs · 5.1% ABV
High carbSourceMike's does not publish figures for its original lemonade. USDA's malt hard lemonade, scaled to 335 g; ABV derived from USDA's 4.0g alcohol per 100g.
| Drink | Serving | Cal | Carbs | Fiber | Net | Verdict | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skimmers Original Vodka Iced TeaAnheuser-Busch · 4.5% ABV | 12 fl oz | 100 | 3.2g | 0g | 3.2g | Plan for it | Source |
| Mike's Hard Lemonade Zero SugarMike's Hard Lemonade Co. · 4.8% ABVZero sugar still means 6g carbs. ABV is from Mike's FAQ. | 12 fl oz | 100 | 6g | 0g | 6g | Plan for it | Source |
| Bud Light CheladaAnheuser-Busch · 4.2% ABVMore than three times the carbs of plain Bud Light (6.6g). | 12 fl oz | 173 | 20.8g | 0g | 20.8g | High carb | Source |
| Rita's Lime-A-RitaAnheuser-Busch · 8% ABV | 12 fl oz | 264 | 28.7g | 0g | 28.7g | High carb | Source |
| Hard lemonade (generic)5.1% ABVMike's does not publish figures for its original lemonade. USDA's malt hard lemonade, scaled to 335 g; ABV derived from USDA's 4.0g alcohol per 100g. | 11.2 fl oz bottle | 228 | 33.7g | 0g | 33.7g | High carb | Source |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A 12 fl oz White Claw has 100 calories, 2g carbs and 2g sugar at 5% ABV, about 10% of a strict 20g day. White Claw Surge has the same 2g carbs but is 8% ABV, so it has 160 calories.
In this guide, Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer lists 0g carbs and 80 calories per 12 fl oz at 4% ABV. Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Classic Cola has 1g, and White Claw and Truly Wild Berry have 2g.
The lighter Truly flavors are. Truly Wild Berry lists 100 calories and 2g carbs, and Truly Original Lemonade 3g. The 8% Truly Unruly OG Original Lemonade has 4g carbs and 160 calories.
The High Noon vodka seltzers checked here all have 100 calories and 4.5% ABV per 12 fl oz, with 3.8g (Watermelon) to 5.3g (Black Cherry) carbs. The sugar comes from fruit juice, so they run a little higher than White Claw.
Mike's does not publish nutrition for its original lemonade. USDA lists a generic hard lemonade at about 34g carbs per 11.2 fl oz bottle, more than a full strict keto day. Mike's Hard Lemonade Zero Sugar lists 6g per 12 fl oz.
Usually. Most plain hard seltzers here have 0g to 5g per 12 fl oz, against 6.6g for Bud Light and 10.6g for Budweiser. The lowest-carb light beers, such as Michelob Ultra at 2.6g, are in the same range as seltzer.
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
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy (2018) and Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) 2021-2023. Link
Check a label for hidden sugars, or set your own daily carb limit.