Beer & Calories
Contrary to popular myth, drinking beer in moderation will not give you a "beer belly". In fact, medium-strength beer contains fewer calories than most popular drinks. A 330ml bottle of beer has 130 calories, compared to 220 calories in a Bacardi Breezer, 205 calories in a gin and tonic or 185 in a large glass of white wine.
How beer compares to a range of popular drinks:
| Drink | Amount | Units of alcohol | Calories |
| Alcopop eg Smirnoff Ice 5.5%abv | 275ml | 1.51 | 187 |
| Canterbury Jack 3.5%abv | Half | 1 | 85 |
| Canterbury Jack 3.5%abv | Pint | 2 | 170 |
| Premium lager 5%abv | Pint | 2.84 | 244 |
| Cider 5%abv | Pint | 2.84 | 250 |
| Large glass Champagne 13%abv | 250ml | 3 | 190 |
| Large glass white wine 13%abv | 250ml | 3.25 | 185 |
| Large glass red wine 13%abv | 250ml | 3.25 | 170 |
Source: www.drinkaware.co.uk