Question:
My question is about beer…do the same rules apply for let's say...a margarita vs a beer? ~Anonymous
Answer:
Before even researching the nutritional value of the 2 drinks, my natural inclination is that margarita has more sugar and other contents than a beer.
I researched a Margarita and a Bud Light. Here’s what I found:
| Nutritional Content | Margarita | Bud Light (4.2% alcohol) |
| Size | 3.3 fl oz | 7.1 fl oz |
| Calories | 153 g | 65g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 583 mg | 0 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 3.9g |
This shows that a Margarita half the size of a beer has 2 times the calories found in a Bud Light. Often margaritas have a lower alcohol content (to keep you buying more). So, if you drink 3 margaritas you have consumed 1749 mg of sodium (we only need 2400 a day) and 459 calories.
If you have to make a choice, I would say that a Bud Light is the better choice. I repeat A Bud Light. These empty calories can also add up and before you know it you will have enough calories to make a meal, but no nutrients.
BOTTOM LINE: Chose carefully where you want to use your calories
Recommended website: www.calorieking.com
This tells you the nutritional value of just about any food or beverage.
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