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Fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from buckwheat
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 bottle (medium) of Buckwheat beer (330 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.9 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 1.7 mg of B3 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 66 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
43
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 10% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
B3
0.5mg · 3% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Folate
6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
7mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
13mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 43 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free, but buckwheat beer is not automatically gluten-free. Check the label for barley or wheat ingredients and look for a gluten-free certification where needed.
Only products specifically certified gluten-free should be considered suitable for people with coeliac disease. Other grains and cross-contact during brewing can make an unverified beer unsafe.
It often has earthy, nutty and sometimes lightly spicy notes. Its bitterness, body and finish vary widely with the yeast, hops and brewing method used.
It can work well with grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, spicy Asian dishes and grain-based salads. Fuller, more aromatic styles generally stand up better to strongly flavoured foods.
After exercise, water, electrolytes when needed, and a balanced meal with protein are better priorities. Alcohol can impair rehydration and recovery, so beer is not an ideal recovery drink.
Alcohol may make some people feel sleepy at first, but it can disrupt sleep later in the night and reduce sleep quality. It is best not to rely on it as a sleep aid.
Once opened, it quickly loses carbonation and fresh flavour, so it is best finished the same day. Refrigeration may slow warming, but it does not restore its fizz or aroma.
Freezing is not recommended because the expanding liquid can damage a bottle or can. Thawing may also leave the beer flat and dull in flavour.
No. Brewing and filtering change the composition of the grain, and beer should not be viewed as a substitute for whole buckwheat. Any potential grain-related benefits also need to be weighed against the risks of alcohol.
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have liver disease or a history of alcohol-use disorder, or take medicines that interact with alcohol should avoid it or seek medical advice. Never drink before driving or operating machinery.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.