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Beer vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beer and Light beer

    The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
    Contains more Magnesium +20%
    Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
    Contains more Potassium +28.6%
    Contains more Selenium +50%
    Contains more Iron +50%
    Contains more Copper +20%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    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 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
    Contains more Magnesium +20%
    Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
    Contains more Potassium +28.6%
    Contains more Selenium +50%
    Contains more Iron +50%
    Contains more Copper +20%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01

    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
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    Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
    Equal in Folate - 6
    Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.02
    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% 0% 2% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
    Equal in Folate - 6
    Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.02

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +84%
    Contains more Carbs +361%
    Contains more Other +51.4%
    Equal in Water - 92.88
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Contains more Protein +84%
    Contains more Carbs +361%
    Contains more Other +51.4%
    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.
    Beer Light beer
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Light beer Opinion
    Net carbs 3.55g 0.77g Beer
    Protein 0.46g 0.25g Beer
    Carbs 3.55g 0.77g Beer
    Calories 43kcal 46kcal Light beer
    Sugar 0g 0.09g Beer
    Calcium 4mg 4mg
    Iron 0.02mg 0.03mg Light beer
    Magnesium 6mg 5mg Beer
    Phosphorus 14mg 12mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 21mg Beer
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.005mg 0.006mg Light beer
    Manganese 0.008mg Beer
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.015mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.391mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.034mg Beer
    Folate 6µg 6µg
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.02µg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Light beer
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    2%
    Light beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    2%
    Light beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    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 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    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. 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.