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Beer vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Red Wine different?

  • Red Wine has more Iron, and Manganese than Beer.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red are the varieties used in this article.

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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
1
:
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +370.4%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Equal in Sodium - 4
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 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +370.4%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
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.
Beer
4
:
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
3
:
Contains more Protein +557.1%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Equal in Water - 86.49
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +557.1%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Equal in Water - 86.49

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Red Wine Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 2.61g Beer
Protein 0.46g 0.07g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 2.61g Beer
Calories 43kcal 85kcal Red Wine
Sugar 0g 0.62g Beer
Calcium 4mg 8mg Red Wine
Iron 0.02mg 0.46mg Red Wine
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Red Wine
Phosphorus 14mg 23mg Red Wine
Potassium 27mg 127mg Red Wine
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Red Wine
Copper 0.005mg 0.011mg Red Wine
Manganese 0.008mg 0.132mg Red Wine
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Beer
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Red Wine
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.031mg Red Wine
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.224mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.03mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.057mg Red Wine
Folate 6µg 1µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Red Wine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Red Wine
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%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.