Key takeaways
- The 99 hard ciders in the catalog average 19.6g of carbs and about 174 calories per serving.
- The range is 3.2g to 36.0g; the lowest is Ringnes as Lite sparkling cider.
- Many cider makers do not publish nutrition panels: 30 of 99 rows have a manufacturer source.
Hard cider in the live catalog averages 19.6g of carbs and 174 calories per serving, with brand averages shown below. Many cider makers do not publish nutrition panels, so the catalog marks which rows have a manufacturer source (30 of 99). Treat unsourced rows as less certain.
Brands compared
Brands with several listings in the catalog. "Sourced" counts rows with a manufacturer source.
| Brand | Rows | Sourced | Avg carbs | Min carbs | Max carbs | Avg calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciderboys | 22 | 22 | 27.7g | 16.0g | 36.0g | 214 |
| Somersby | 7 | 0 | 27.9g | 17.4g | 35.5g | 205 |
| Angry Orchard | 7 | 2 | 16.9g | 6.0g | 22.0g | 163 |
| Strongbow | 4 | 2 | 17.4g | 14.0g | 22.5g | 182 |
| Magners | 4 | 0 | 18.2g | 15.3g | 22.0g | 159 |
| Austin Eastciders | 8 | 7 | 14.5g | 9.0g | 19.0g | 157 |
| Woodchuck | 3 | 0 | 15.7g | 14.0g | 17.0g | 160 |
| Rekorderlig | 3 | 0 | 20.0g | 20.0g | 20.0g | 175 |
| Ace | 3 | 0 | 15.0g | 13.0g | 17.0g | 157 |
Lowest-carb ciders
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringnes as Lite sparkling cider | Hard Cider | 16.9oz | 4.5g | 150 | 4.5% |
| Fichtekranz Apfelwein von glücklichen Äpfeln | Hard Cider | 12oz | 4.6g | 131 | 5.5% |
| Bulmers Light Irish Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 5.0g | 99 | 4.5% |
| Kumpf Schwäbischer Most | Hard Cider | 12oz | 6.0g | 160 | 5.8% |
| Angry Orchard Crisp Light | Hard Cider | 12oz | 6.0g | 120 | 4.3% |
| Cidre Le Brun Cidre Fermier Bigouden | Hard Cider | 12oz | 7.9g | 121 | 4.5% |
| Thomas Le Prince Cidre brut | Hard Cider | 12oz | 8.3g | 116 | 5.0% |
| Dry Blackthorn Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 8.5g | 138 | 5.0% |
Highest-carb ciders
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciderboys First Press | Hard Cider | 12oz | 36.0g | 244 | 5.0% |
| Ciderboys Caramel Apple | Hard Cider | 12oz | 36.0g | 244 | 5.0% |
| Ciderboys Pear Naked | Hard Cider | 12oz | 36.0g | 244 | 5.0% |
| Ciderboys Strawberry Magic | Hard Cider | 12oz | 36.0g | 246 | 5.0% |
| Ciderboys Cherry Limeade | Hard Cider | 12oz | 36.0g | 246 | 5.0% |
| Ciderboys Citrus Twist | Hard Cider | 12oz | 36.0g | 246 | 5.0% |
Ciders with a manufacturer source
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongbow Original Dry Cider | Hard Cider | 16.9oz | 14.0g | 200 | 5.0% |
| Austin Eastciders Churro Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 11.0g | 150 | 5.0% |
| Austin Eastciders Original Dry Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 13.0g | 150 | 5.0% |
| Austin Eastciders Blood Orange Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 15.0g | 150 | 5.0% |
| Austin Eastciders Blackberry Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 15.0g | 150 | 5.0% |
| Austin Eastciders Texas Honey Cider | Hard Cider | 12oz | 18.0g | 160 | 5.0% |
| Angry Orchard Peach Mango | Hard Cider | 12oz | 18.0g | 160 | 5.0% |
| Ciderboys Black Cherry | Hard Cider | 12oz | 16.0g | 148 | 4.2% |
| Ciderboys Cucumber Mint | Hard Cider | 12oz | 16.0g | 148 | 4.2% |
| Ciderboys Watermelon Strawberry | Hard Cider | 12oz | 16.0g | 148 | 4.2% |
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown, so compare the Serving column. See the hard cider nutrition guide, the cider vs beer guide and the methodology page.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in hard cider?
The 99 hard ciders in the catalog average 19.6g of carbs and 174 calories per serving, from 3.2g to 36.0g.
Which hard cider has the fewest carbs?
The lowest-carb listing is Ringnes as Lite sparkling cider at 4.5g. See the lowest-carb table above.
Why do some cider brands show no manufacturer source?
Many cider makers do not publish a nutrition panel. The catalog marks which rows have a manufacturer source: 30 of 99 ciders do.
Are cider brands consistent across flavors?
Not always. Compare the brand table above: the spread between a brand's lowest and highest flavor is shown by the min and max carbs columns.
Is hard cider lower in carbs than beer?
See the hard cider vs beer carbs guide; this catalog lists hard cider at an average of 19.6g per serving.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.