| Food | Net Carbs / 100g | Keto Score |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 0.0g | ✅ Keto |
| busch light | 0.0g | ✅ Keto |
| club soda | 0.0g | ✅ Keto |
| coffee | 0.0g | ✅ Keto |
| Coors Light | 0.0g | ✅ Keto |
Beverages represent some of the most hidden carbs in the modern diet. A 12oz can of regular soda contains 35–40g of pure sugar — the equivalent of 10 teaspoons. Orange juice delivers 26g net carbs per 8oz glass despite being perceived as healthy. Understanding beverage carbs is critical for anyone tracking net carbs, particularly on a ketogenic diet.
Zero-carb beverage options are plentiful: water, sparkling water, plain coffee, black tea, and unsweetened herbal teas all contain negligible carbohydrates. Diet sodas sweeten with artificial sweeteners and contain 0g net carbs, though some research suggests they may affect insulin response. Plain spirits — vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila — are distilled to zero carbs, though mixers (juice, soda, syrups) add carbs quickly.
Beer is the most carb-dense alcohol. A standard 12oz regular beer averages 10–15g net carbs. Light beers drop to 3–7g (Bud Light: 6.6g/12oz, Miller Lite: 3.2g, Michelob Ultra: 2.6g). Dry wines are lower than beer — a 5oz glass of dry red or white wine has 2–4g net carbs. Champagne and brut prosecco come in around 1–2g per glass.
Zero-carb beverages include: water, sparkling water, plain black coffee, plain tea (unsweetened), and distilled spirits (vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila — 0g before mixers are added). Diet sodas are also 0g net carbs using artificial sweeteners.
Yes, but the type matters. Distilled spirits (vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, tequila) have 0g net carbs before mixing. Dry wine has 2–4g net carbs per 5oz glass. Beer ranges from 3g (Michelob Ultra) to 15g (craft beers). Avoid cocktails made with juice, soda, or syrup — a margarita can have 20–30g net carbs.
Black coffee has essentially 0g net carbs and is fully keto-compatible. The carbs come from additions: whole milk adds 1.2g per ounce, flavored syrups add 15–20g per pump. Heavy cream (0.4g per tablespoon) and unsweetened almond milk (0.3g per ounce) are popular low-carb coffee additions.
Regular beer averages 10–15g net carbs per 12oz can or bottle. Light beers are significantly lower: Michelob Ultra (2.6g), Miller Lite (3.2g), Coors Light (5g), Bud Light (6.6g). IPA and craft beers can reach 15–20g per pint. Beer is generally the highest-carb alcoholic beverage.
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