In summer, with the good weather, we spend more time in the street and plans with friends they multiply. This implies that we eat more away from home and the star drinks to accompany these ‘comilonas’ are beer and Tinto de Verano.
Both are very refreshing and that is why they appeal more at this time of year. They are also alcoholic beverages and it should be remembered that alcohol, in general, does not provide any health benefits. The reason why its consumption should always be moderate.
Beyond the alcohol content, one of the most common questions when choosing between the two drinks is which one has more calories and therefore fatten more.
As we all know, alcohol makes you fat and it is the first thing that nutritionists usually eliminate when we want to lose weight, since it only provides empty calories. To get rid of doubts and enjoy without regrets We explain which option is the best choice for your diet.
Is beer or Tinto de Verano more fattening?
This question does not have an exact explanation, since several factors come into play. In the case of the Tinto de Verano, this is made with red wine (usually low quality), lemonade or soda, ice and a few lemon slices (optional).
These ingredients notably increase the caloric value of the drink since, at 85 Kcal per 100 ml provided by red wine, we must add the calories derived from the sugar in the lemon drink or soda. In total, the Tinto de Verano contains some 120 kcal per cup, vs. 75 Kcalapproximately, that contributes a ‘cane’ of beer (200ml).
Taking these values into account, we can say that beer It is less fattening than the Tinto de Verano. However, this conclusion is hasty. since it is frequent that the quantity of beer that is consumed is greater than that of the Tinto de Verano.
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