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Hefeweizen wheat beer, 5.5% alcohol
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier (500 g) has 215 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3 mg of B3 covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 66 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 500 g
215
KCAL / 500G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 215 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 250 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 300 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 500 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 500 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 43 calories per 100 g.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier is a German Hefeweizen, an ale brewed with wheat malt and yeast that remains in the beer. That yeast gives it the cloudy appearance and the familiar fruity, sometimes clove-like aroma of the style.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier tastes soft and fruity, with yeast-derived notes often compared to banana and clove. Its wheat character makes it feel fuller than many crisp lagers, while the hop bitterness is not usually the main flavor.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier contains 5.5% alcohol by volume. It is a regular alcoholic beer, not a low- or no-alcohol option, so avoid it whenever you need to stay alcohol-free, including before driving.
Pour Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier slowly into a tall wheat-beer glass, leaving a little in the bottle at first. Gently swirl the remaining beer to lift the yeast sediment, then pour it in if you want the traditional cloudy finish.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier is cloudy because it is an unfiltered wheat beer with yeast and fine particles left in the bottle. This haze is characteristic of Hefeweizen and is not, by itself, a sign that the beer has spoiled.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier is a yeast-clouded wheat beer with fruity, spicy aromas, while Paulaner Münchner Hell is a clear, pale lager with a cleaner malt profile. They are different beer styles, not just two names for the same beer.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier pairs well with sausages, roast chicken, pretzels, and other salty foods. Its soft wheat body and fruity yeast aromas complement savory dishes without the pronounced bitterness found in some hop-forward beers.
Yes, Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier can have yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle, and it is fine to drink. Swirling the last portion before pouring disperses the sediment and makes the beer cloudier and more yeast-forward.
Keep opened Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier refrigerated and drink it the same day for the best quality. Once opened, it loses carbonation and fresh aroma, so it will not taste as lively after sitting overnight.
No, Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier is not suitable during pregnancy because it contains alcohol. There is no established safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, so choose a non-alcoholic drink instead.
Vitamins
B3
3mg · 19% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
35mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
175mg · 5% DV
Sodium
20mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 215 calories in 1 bottle (medium) (500 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier is a Bavarian wheat beer made with wheat and barley malt, water, hops and yeast. “Hefe” refers to the yeast left in the beer, giving it a cloudy appearance and a lasting head. Its yeast-led aroma often suggests banana and gentle spice, with a smooth, lightly tangy finish.
Serve it chilled in a tall glass, as it commonly is in Germany, alongside sausages, roast meats or savoury snacks; it also works with grilled food at a barbecue. At 5.5% alcohol, it is a full-strength beer, and its energy comes mainly from alcohol and carbohydrates. For a lighter pairing, try it with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
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.
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
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.