Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT
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Budweiser Select is a crisp, ultra-light American lager brewed for a clean, refreshing finish with minimal calories. It pours a pale, clear gold with a light, bubbly texture and a subtle, slightly sweet grain note. At just 28 kcal per 100g, it's one of the lightest mainstream beers available, designed for sessionable drinking.
Calorie split: 19% protein · 81% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People appreciate its straightforward, non-intrusive flavor that pairs easily with casual food and social settings. It's a go-to for those seeking the ritual and refreshment of beer without a heavy caloric or flavor commitment.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As an alcoholic beverage, it carries all the standard cautions regarding alcohol consumption, including impaired judgment and liver strain. For those monitoring blood sugar or following a ketogenic diet, even the small amount of carbs may require consideration. Tip: Alternate with water to pace consumption and stay hydrated.
Key benefits
- Extremely low calorie at 28 kcal per 100g
- Very low carbohydrate content (0.87g per 100g)
- Fat-free and sugar-free
- Provides a small amount of dietary silicon
- Suitable for low-calorie or light drinking occasions
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Budweiser Select was specifically engineered using a 'cold filtration' process to remove carbohydrates and calories, a technique that was heavily marketed in the early 2000s as a 'next-generation' light beer.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 95.3 g |
| Energy | 28.0 kcal |
| Energy | 117 kj |
| Protein | 0.20 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.08 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.87 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 26.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 3.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 3.4 g |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof — USDA does not publish this profile for Alcoholic beverage.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How does Budweiser Select differ from regular Budweiser?
Select has significantly fewer calories (28 vs. ~41 kcal/100g), carbs (0.87g vs. ~2.8g/100g), and alcohol (4.1% vs. 5% ABV), achieved through extended fermentation and cold filtration.
Is Budweiser Select gluten-free?
No. It is brewed from barley and is not processed to remove gluten, making it unsafe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
What is the best way to serve it?
Serve chilled, between 3-5°C (38-41°F), in a clean glass to appreciate its light color and maintain carbonation.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.28 kcal/g · 3% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.12 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.