Heineken 0.0 vs Budweiser Zero
Heineken 0.0 and Budweiser Zero, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are beers, in different styles: Heineken 0.0 is non-alcoholic beer (all-malt lager); Budweiser Zero, non-alcoholic beer (American lager).
- Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Budweiser, by AB InBev.
- Heineken comes from the Netherlands; Budweiser, from the USA.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: malt and herbal hops.
- Only in Budweiser Zero, cereal.
- Per 100 ml: Heineken 0.0, 21 kcal; Budweiser Zero, 20 kcal.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for cereal? Budweiser Zero.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Heineken 0.0 Beer · Netherlands | Budweiser Zero Beer · USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beer | Beer |
| Brand | Heineken | Budweiser |
| Brand owner | Heineken | AB InBev |
| Brand origin | Netherlands | USA |
| Alcohol content | Alcohol-free | Alcohol-free |
| Type | Non-alcoholic beer (all-malt lager) | Non-alcoholic beer (American lager) |
| Process | Double fermentation and vacuum distillation | — |
| Calories | 21 kcal per 100 ml | 20 kcal per 100 ml |
| Sugars | 0.9 g per 100 ml (Brazilian nutrition facts) | — |
| Serving | — | With burgers, nachos with guacamole or pizza (Ambev) |
| Ingredients | — | Water, malt, rice, hops and flavorings |
| Ingredients | Water, barley malt, hop extract, A-yeast and natural flavors. | — |
| Calories per 100 ml | 21 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Sweetness | 3 | 2 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 3.5 | 3 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 2 |
| Hoppiness | 3 | 3 |
| Notes — first sip | maltherbal hops | — |
| Notes — mid-palate | maltherbal hops | maltcerealherbal hops |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Heineken 0.0 and Budweiser Zero?
Both are beers, in different styles: Heineken 0.0 is non-alcoholic beer (all-malt lager); Budweiser Zero, non-alcoholic beer (American lager). Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Budweiser, by AB InBev. Heineken comes from the Netherlands; Budweiser, from the USA. In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
Are Heineken 0.0 and Budweiser Zero made by the same company?
No. Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Budweiser, by AB InBev.
Which is sweeter, Heineken 0.0 or Budweiser Zero?
Heineken 0.0, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 3 against 2, out of 10.
Which has fewer calories, Heineken 0.0 or Budweiser Zero?
Budweiser Zero. Per 100 ml: Heineken 0.0, 21 kcal; Budweiser Zero, 20 kcal.
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