Unfortunately, as much as we all love a Budwiser Zero, they are not really keto-friendly due to the number of carbs in them. Read on to find out more and some of our favorite, keto-friendly zero alcohol beer alternatives.
We’ve established that we shouldn’t really be drinking Budwiser Zero on a keto diet, but let’s get into the why, and more importantly, what alcohol-free beers are keto-friendly in lieu of your favorite drink.
What is the Nutritional Value of Budwiser Zero?
The average nutritional values of Budwiser Zero per 100 ml are;
- Carbs: 3 grams.
- Protein: 0.4 grams.
- Fat: 0 grams.
- Fiber: 0 grams.
- Sugar: 0 grams.
- Calories: 50 cal
Budweiser Zero does not contain non-keto ingredients like sugars and artificial sweeteners.
However, it is important to check the macros and ingredients of all foods on keto otherwise you may hit a keto stall (a plateau in your weight loss) or worse, knock your body out of ketosis.
How many Net Carbs are there in 100 ml of Budwiser Zero?
Net carbs are calculated by deducting the amount of fiber from the total number of carbs.
There are 3 grams of net carbs in Budweiser Zero; (3 grams of carbs – 0 grams of fiber = 3 grams of net carbs).
A can of Bud is 330 ml, making it 10 grams of net carbs per can – WOW!
In order to keep your daily carb intake under 20 grams, you need to be conscious of what you are eating and stick to low-carb content foods. Low-carb foods can also be defines as being low on the glycaemic index.
Foods that are low on the glycaemic index do not spike your blood sugar levels and knock you out of ketosis.
If you are new to keto, why not check out our Keto Starters Guide.
If not Bud Zero, what can I drink on Keto?
Let’s get to the important bit!
We’re very sorry to disappoint you with the news that you cannot drink Budwiser Zero on keto, however, there is good news still.
There are plenty of low-carb zero alcohol beers that you can drink without knocking yourself out of ketosis.
Here we have a list for you of our favorite keto-friendly alcohol-free beers.
Keto Friendly Alcohol-Free Beers
Here is a list of some of our favorite zero alcohol beers to try and keep you on your keto journey.
Ginger beer is top of our list, if you haven’t tried this before, please don’t be put off by it, it’s a really great alternative to your alcohol-free beer.
- ZEVIA Ginger Beer Mixer – 0 Grams of carbs
- REED’S Zero Craft Ginger Beer – 0 Grams of carbs
- Drop Bear Beer Co New World Lager- 1.2 grams of carbs
- Drop Bear Beer Co Yuzu Pale Ale- 1.3 grams of carbs
- Drop Bear Beer Co Tropical IPA- 1.7 grams of carbs
- Heinekin Alcohol-Free 0.0 Beer – 4 grams of carbs
- Nirvana Brewery Hoppy Pale Ale- 4.2 grams of carbs
- UNLTD Lager- 5.2 grams of carbs
Final Thoughts
Budweiser Zero is high in carbs and low in fat, which is the opposite of the low-carb, high-fat macros required on a keto diet. However, if you are living a low-carb lifestyle, the odd Bud Zero should be ok. There are alternatives out there for you though!
Do you have a favorite low-carb alcohol-free beer? If so please let us know in the comments below so we can all try iy!
