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The calories hiding in each standard drink can vary depending on beverage choice and the added ingredients. A standard drink is any drink that contains about 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol, according to the National Institutes of Health. Twelve ounces of regular beer, 5 oz. of wine and a 1.5-oz. shot of 80-proof hard liquor contain approximately the same amount of alcohol and each counts as a single standard drink. A 12 oz. serving of the regular, full malt version is 150 calories, whereas light beers hold around 116 calories.
Alcohol is made by fermenting and distilling natural starch and sugar. This means that lager can contain a lot of calories. For instance, a pint of lager with 4% ABV can contain 180 calories, similar to a slice of pizza. Lager, like any kind of alcohol, can stimulate the appetite and make calorific post-pub fare like kebabs and chips look really appealing.