Dark beer
Low GI
GL 2.5 per glass (250 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- low glycemic load
- contains alcohol which stresses liver metabolism
Dark beer has a glycemic index of 15, lower than plain Lager Beer (100). One glass (250 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.5.
Updated Apr 7, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Lager Beer
- GI 100 · GL 4 per 100 g
Lager Beer - GI 15 · GL 0.5 per 100 g brand: guinness
Guinness beer - GI 66 · GL 1.6 per 100 g light
Light beer - GI 40 · GL 2 per 100 g non alcoholic
Non-alcoholic beer - Light beerGI 100 · GL 3 per 100 g helles
- Beer 6% ABVGI 100 · GL 4 per 100 g 6 percent
- GI 100 · GL 4 per 100 g brand: dos_equis
Dos Equis Beer - +4 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- low glycemic load
- low sugar content
- contains alcohol which stresses liver metabolism
- negligible nutritional density
- can disrupt insulin sensitivity
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Dark beer?
Dark beer has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One glass (250 g) has a glycemic load of 2.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Dark beer good for people with insulin resistance?
Dark beer has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Lager Beer has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Lager Beer in this database, Guinness beer has the lowest glycemic load (0.5 per 100 g).
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