Which has more calories, beer or sweet tea?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and sweet tea has 30. Sweet Tea is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or sweet tea?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; sweet tea has 0 g. Beer wins on protein.

Is beer or sweet tea better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward sweet tea — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Sweet Tea

Per 100 grams, sweet tea is the lighter choice by 13 calories, while beer delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Sweet Tea nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Sweet Tea
Calories	43	30
Protein	0.5 g	0 g
Carbs	3.6 g	8 g
Fat	0 g	0 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

🧊 Sweet Tea

1 cup (240 g)

72 cal

0 g protein · 19.2 g carbs · 0 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or sweet tea?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and sweet tea has 30. Sweet Tea is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or sweet tea?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; sweet tea has 0 g. Beer wins on protein.
Is beer or sweet tea better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward sweet tea — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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