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Beer vs. Green tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beer and Green tea

  • Beer contains less Vitamin C than Green tea.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened.

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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.
Beer
5
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +440%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Equal in Iron - 0.02
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Equal in Copper - 0.005
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +440%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Equal in Iron - 0.02
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Equal in Copper - 0.005

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.
Beer
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
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% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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% 26% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
2
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Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +40200%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +101.7%
Equal in Water - 92.65
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +40200%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +101.7%
Equal in Water - 92.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Green tea Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 7.16g Green tea
Protein 0.46g 0g Beer
Fats 0g 0.18g Green tea
Carbs 3.55g 7.16g Green tea
Calories 43kcal 30kcal Beer
Fructose 0g 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 0g 6.87g Beer
Calcium 4mg 3mg Beer
Iron 0.02mg 0.02mg
Magnesium 6mg 1mg Beer
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 5mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 2mg Green tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.005mg 0.005mg
Manganese 0.008mg 0.12mg Green tea
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.04mg Green tea
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Beer
Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beer Green tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
3%
Beer
3%
Green tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
2%
Green tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Green tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171883/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.