Light beer
Medium GI
GL 6.4 per typical can (400 g) · GL 1.6 per 100 g
- Very low calories
- Moderate glycemic index
Light beer has a glycemic index of 66, lower than plain Lager Beer (100). One typical can (400 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.4.
Updated Jan 14, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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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 - Dark beerGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g dark
- 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
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.2 g |
| Natural | 0.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low calories
- Very low sugar content
- Minimal processing
- Moderate glycemic index
- No fiber or significant micronutrients
- Alcohol content may affect insulin sensitivity
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Light beer?
Light beer has a glycemic index of 66 (Moderate). One typical can (400 g) has a glycemic load of 6.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.6.
Is Light beer good for people with insulin resistance?
Light beer has a medium glycemic index (66). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Kombucha (fermented tea beverage, minimal added 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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