Calories in Guinness
Guinness Draught stout, 4.2% ABV. 35 kcal (146 kJ) per 100 ml. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Manufacturer data. The figures for Guinness come from the manufacturer’s nutrition label, not from USDA laboratory analysis. Recipes and labels differ between countries and change over time, so check the pack you have.
Guinness Draught has 35 kcal (148 kJ) per 100 ml, which surprises many people: the dark, creamy stout is lighter than most lagers. A UK pint (568 ml) comes to about 199 kcal. The reason is strength, not colour: Guinness Draught is 4.2% ABV, and alcohol supplies most of the energy, with about 3 g of carbohydrate per 100 ml.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors, and 7 kcal per gram for alcohol:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 568 ml.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 199 kcal | – |
| Energy | 832 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Alcohol | 18.7 g | – |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | ml | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 UK pint (568 ml) | 568 | 199 | 832 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 1 can (440 ml) | 440 | 154 | 644 | 0 | 13.2 | 0 |
| 1 US pint (16 fl oz, 473 ml) | 473 | 166 | 693 | 0 | 14.2 | 0 |
| 1 bottle (330 ml) | 330 | 116 | 483 | 0 | 9.9 | 0 |
| 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 355 | 124 | 520 | 0 | 10.7 | 0 |
Things worth knowing
- A regular lager at around 5% ABV typically has 40–45 kcal per 100 ml, so a pint of Guinness often has fewer calories than a pint of stronger lager.
- The dark colour comes from roasted barley, and the creamy head from nitrogen gas; neither adds energy.
- A US pint (473 ml) has about 166 kcal, and a 12 fl oz (355 ml) serving about 125 kcal according to Guinness.
- Stronger versions such as Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (around 7.5% ABV) carry considerably more energy per glass.
Converting these figures
One 1 UK pint (568 ml) of Guinness is 199 kcal, which is 832 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 683 ml of Guinness to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: Manufacturer data (Guinness / Diageo, guinness.com, per 100 ml), checked October 2026. Values are the manufacturer’s declared figures per 100 ml.