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Alcoholic lager beer; low protein, low fiber, moderate-calorie beverage
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 bottle (medium) of Heineken beer (330 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.6 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.3 mg of B3 covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 89 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
43
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 86% · Protein 14% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
B3
0.7mg · 4% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Folate
6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
12mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.6µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Heineken is usually best served well chilled in a clean glass. Serving it extremely cold can mute its aroma, while pouring gently helps create a balanced head.
Once opened, beer quickly loses carbonation and freshness, so it is best finished the same day, ideally soon after opening. Resealing the container will not fully prevent it from going flat.
Freezing is not recommended because expanding liquid can damage or burst a bottle or can. Freezing and thawing can also affect carbonation and flavour.
Cans fully block light, which can damage beer flavour. Bottled beer should be kept cool and away from sunlight or strong artificial light.
Its light bitterness and carbonation can work well with pizza, burgers, fries, salty snacks and some firm cheeses. Carbonation can help refresh the palate alongside rich or fatty foods.
The key difference is alcohol content: alcohol-free beer is made for people who do not want to consume alcohol. Flavour, body and fermentation character can vary by product and production method.
Alcoholic beer is not a suitable choice for rehydration after exercise, as alcohol can interfere with fluid replacement and recovery. Water, electrolytes when needed, and a balanced meal are better priorities.
Alcohol may seem to help people fall asleep initially, but it can disrupt sleep quality and deep sleep later in the night. Using beer regularly as a sleep aid is not recommended.
No. Heineken contains gluten and is not appropriate for people with coeliac disease or those who need to avoid gluten for medical reasons.
Although cold, carbonated beer can feel refreshing, alcoholic beer does not replace water. Alcohol can increase urine output, so drinking water alongside it is especially important in hot weather.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.