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Espresso vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Espresso and Beer

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper in Espresso is higher than in Beer.
  • Espresso covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Beer.
  • Espresso contains 13 times more Magnesium than Beer. While Espresso contains 80mg of Magnesium, Beer contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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.
Espresso
Espresso
6
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4
Beer
Beer
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +1233.3%
Contains more Potassium +325.9%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +1233.3%
Contains more Potassium +325.9%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Espresso
Espresso
5
:
5
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +915%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Espresso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
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% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +915%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Espresso
Espresso
2
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +112.6%
Contains more Other +1652.2%
Equal in Water - 91.96
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +112.6%
Contains more Other +1652.2%
Equal in Water - 91.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Beer Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 3.55g Beer
Protein 0.12g 0.46g Beer
Fats 0.18g 0g Espresso
Carbs 1.67g 3.55g Beer
Calories 9kcal 43kcal Beer
Calcium 2mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg Espresso
Magnesium 80mg 6mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 115mg 27mg Espresso
Sodium 14mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg Espresso
Copper 0.05mg 0.005mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg 0.008mg Espresso
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.025mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.513mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 1µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Beer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Espresso Beer
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
12%
Espresso
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.