Calories in
beverages, amber, hard cider
56 kcal per 100 g Beverages, AMBER, hard cider contains 56 calories per 100 grams, or about 199 calories per 12 fl oz. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 5.9 g carbohydrate and 0.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 0% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 fl oz | 355.0 g | 199 | 0.0 g | 21.0 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 12 fl oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 12 fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 56 kcal | 199 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 21.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 5.9 g | 21.0 g |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 14.2 mg |
| Potassium | 54.0 mg | 191.7 mg |
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | 14.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 89.0 g | 316.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174146). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beverages, amber, hard cider compares
Among the 86 beverages items on this site, beverages, amber, hard cider ranks 39 of 86 by calorie density, against a category average of 116 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 52% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 12 fl oz (199 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 41 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in beverages, amber, hard cider?
Beverages, AMBER, hard cider contains 56 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 199 calories per 12 fl oz. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 5.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beverages, amber, hard cider?
By calories, beverages, amber, hard cider is roughly 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 0% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 12 fl oz?
About 41 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the beverages, amber, hard cider I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within beverages.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beverages, AMBER, hard cider". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.