{"id":364,"date":"2026-06-01T19:30:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drinkleader.com\/blog\/michelob-ultra-vs-bud-light-light-beer-comparison\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:30:16","slug":"michelob-ultra-vs-bud-light-light-beer-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drinkleader.com\/blog\/michelob-ultra-vs-bud-light-light-beer-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelob Ultra vs Bud Light: Which Light Beer Wins for Low-Carb Drinkers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michelob Ultra and Bud Light are the two cans you reach for when you want a light beer that does not blow up your carb budget. They have nearly identical positioning but the macros and the broader lineup tell different stories once you put them side by side.<\/p>\n

The numbers, side by side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Stat<\/th>\nMichelob Ultra<\/th>\nBud Light<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Tracked entries<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avg DrinkLeader score<\/td>\n95.2\/100<\/td>\n92.5\/100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avg carbs (g)<\/td>\n1.0<\/td>\n2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avg calories<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avg ABV<\/td>\n4.0%<\/td>\n5.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The verdict<\/h2>\n

Michelob Ultra<\/strong> wins on carbs (1.0g avg vs 2.0g). Michelob Ultra<\/strong> is leaner on calories (80 vs 100). Michelob Ultra<\/strong> scores higher overall (95.2\/100 vs 92.5\/100).<\/p>\n

Top Michelob Ultra picks<\/h2>\n

Score-ranked from the 6 Michelob Ultra entries currently tracked in the Michelob Ultra brand page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n
\n \"Michelob\n <\/div>\n
\n

Michelob Ultra Seltzer Cucumber Lime<\/h4>\n

1g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 80 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 4% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 95.15\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Michelob\n <\/div>\n
\n

Michelob Ultra Seltzer Spicy Pineapple<\/h4>\n

1g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 80 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 4% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 95.15\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Michelob\n <\/div>\n
\n

Michelob Ultra Seltzer Peach Pear<\/h4>\n

1g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 80 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 4% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 95.15\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Michelob\n <\/div>\n
\n

Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Cucumber Lime<\/h4>\n

1g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 80 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 4% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 95.15\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Michelob\n <\/div>\n
\n

Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Peach Pear<\/h4>\n

1g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 80 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 4% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 95.15\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Michelob\n <\/div>\n
\n

Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Spicy Pineapple<\/h4>\n

1g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 80 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 4% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 95.15\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Top Bud Light picks<\/h2>\n

Score-ranked from the 6 Bud Light entries currently tracked in the Bud Light brand page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n
\n \"Bud\n <\/div>\n
\n

Bud Light Seltzer Passionfruit<\/h4>\n

2g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 100 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 5% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 92.46\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"BUD\n <\/div>\n
\n

BUD LIGHT SELTZER GRAPEFRUIT<\/h4>\n

2g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 100 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 5% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 92.45\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Bud\n <\/div>\n
\n

Bud Light Seltzer Lemon Lime<\/h4>\n

2g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 100 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 5% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 92.45\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Bud\n <\/div>\n
\n

Bud Light Seltzer Black Cherry<\/h4>\n

2g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 100 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 5% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 92.45\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Bud\n <\/div>\n
\n

Bud Light Seltzer Strawberry<\/h4>\n

2g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 100 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 5% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 92.45\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \"Bud\n <\/div>\n
\n

Bud Light Seltzer Mango<\/h4>\n

2g carbs<\/strong> \u00b7 100 cal<\/strong> \u00b7 5% ABV<\/strong><\/p>\n

DrinkLeader score: 92.45\/100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Which should you grab?<\/h2>\n