How many carbs are in Desperados Original?
Desperados Original has 18.5g of carbs per 11.2oz serving.
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Desperados Original has 18.5g of carbs and 188 calories in a 11.2oz serving (5.9% ABV). On a standard 12 oz serving that is higher than the beer average of 13.2g. It is not a keto-friendly pick.
18.5g
Carbs
188
Calories
5.9%
ABV
11.2oz
Serving
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Score explained: Higher scores mean more calories come from alcohol rather than sugar/carbs, with a bonus for higher-proof pours in smaller servings. Best for low-carb lifestyles.
How Desperados Original compares
Among 863 alcoholic beer products in the catalog, Desperados Original has fewer carbs than 15% of them (18.5g against a median of 13.0g) and fewer calories than 33% (188 against a median of 160). Its DrinkLeader score ranks #734 of 863. These comparisons use each drink's listed serving, so check the serving size before comparing across brands.
Where the calories come from: roughly 108 of the 188 calories are from the alcohol itself (about 57%) and about 74 from carbohydrates; the rest comes from other ingredients and rounding on the label.
Better Alternatives In Beer
Beer guide →More From This Brand
- Desperados 15.8g carbs · 147 cal
- Desperados Original Beer 20.0g carbs · 202 cal
- Desperados Lime Beer 16.0g carbs · 128 cal
- Desperados Mojito Bier mit Tequila Aroma 23.1g carbs · 220 cal
- Desperados Red 24.8g carbs · 207 cal
- Desperados Tequila - Bière arômatisée 20.8g carbs · 194 cal
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- Leffe Blonde 19.2g carbs · 205 cal
- Birra Leffe Rossa 18.8g carbs · 213 cal
- Tuborg Skøll 19.5g carbs · 198 cal
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Desperados Original FAQ
How many calories are in Desperados Original?
Desperados Original has 188 calories per 11.2oz serving.
Is Desperados Original keto-friendly?
Not really. At 18.5g of carbs per serving, Desperados Original is above the 5g low-carb line; treat it as an occasional choice if you are tracking carbs closely.
What is the ABV of Desperados Original?
Desperados Original is 5.9% ABV.
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