Tag: Beer gut

At 7 calories per gram, alcohol is a dense source of energy for the body. This means that yes, you absolutely *can* get a beer gut from wine, or any other alcoholic beverage, due to excess calories and impaired fat metabolism.

An average 12-ounce can of 5% ABV beer contains around 150 calories, but the idea that a "beer gut" is caused by a specific number of beers is a common misconception. The accumulation of visceral fat, often referred to as a beer gut, is the result of a long-term calorie surplus from various sources, not just beer.