Most Brits overestimate the number of calories in beer, with women more likely to do so than men, according to new research by ComRes on behalf of the British Beer & Pub Association.
The survey found that one in five people (19 per cent) correctly estimated the calorie content of beer – fewer than for wine, where a quarter (25 per cent) get it right. However when questioned, women are significantly more likely to overestimate the calorie content of drinks (wine, beer, orange juice).
The survey found that around half (53-5 per cent) of respondents did not know the number of calories in a range of popular drinks. In fact you may be surprised to learn that beer is less calorific than wine:
• A half pint (284ml) of 2.8% ABV bitter (80 calories)
• A half pint (284ml) of 4% ABV lager (96 calories)
• A 175ml glass of 12.5% red wine (119 calories)
• A 175ml glass of 12.5% white wine (131 calories)
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