Extra-strong lager (typically 8-9% ABV) is one of the most calorie-dense and alcohol-dense mainstream beverages available, with a 440ml can at 8% ABV providing 3.5 units and around 250-270 kcal. At this ABV, two cans exceed the safe daily limit. Extra-strong lagers are disproportionately associated with alcohol-related harm in public health data.
The unit and calorie content of extra-strong lager is comparable to drinking spirits. The NHS recommends no more than 14 units per week; a four-pack at 8% ABV contains 14 units — the entire weekly maximum.
Where Lager, extra strong Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 39.0 mg | 2% | |
| Chloride | 20.0 mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 19.0 mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12.0 µg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 7.00 mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 5.00 mg | 1% | |
| Niacin equivalents (NE) | 1.00 mg | 6% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.700 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.060 mg | 4% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.040 mg | 3% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.030 mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Zinc | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Copper | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Maltose | 1.40 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 1.00 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 µg | 2% | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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