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Apple juice vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple juice and Light beer

  • Apple juice contains 107 times more Sugar than Light beer. Apple juice contains 9.62g of Sugar, while Light beer contains 0.09g.

Food types used in this article are Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Apple juice
Apple juice
6
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +381%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 4
Apple juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 4% 3% 9% 1% 1% 4% 10% 1%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +381%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 4

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Apple juice
Apple juice
6
:
4
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Apple juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 3% 6% 4% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Light beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple juice
Apple juice
2
:
3
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1367.5%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Other +2552.2%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Apple juice
11% 88%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Water: 88.24 g
Other: 0.23 g
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1367.5%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Other +2552.2%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple juice Light beer
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple juice Light beer Opinion
Net carbs 11.1g 0.77g Apple juice
Protein 0.1g 0.25g Light beer
Fats 0.13g 0g Apple juice
Carbs 11.3g 0.77g Apple juice
Calories 46kcal 46kcal
Fructose 5.73g Apple juice
Sugar 9.62g 0.09g Light beer
Fiber 0.2g 0g Apple juice
Calcium 8mg 4mg Apple juice
Iron 0.12mg 0.03mg Apple juice
Magnesium 5mg 5mg
Phosphorus 7mg 12mg Light beer
Potassium 101mg 21mg Apple juice
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Apple juice
Copper 0.012mg 0.006mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.074mg Apple juice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Light beer
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Apple juice
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Apple juice
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Apple juice
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.005mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.015mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.073mg 0.391mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple juice
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.034mg Light beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g Apple juice

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Apple juice Light beer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Apple juice
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple juice
2%
Light beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple juice
Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/nutrients
  2. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.