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Iced tea vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Iced tea and Beer

  • The amount of Manganese in Iced tea is higher than in Beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon 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.
Iced tea
Iced tea
4
:
6
Beer
Beer
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +1537.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Iced tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +1537.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -81%

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.
Iced tea
Iced tea
0
:
12
Beer
Beer
Iced tea
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Iced tea
Iced tea
1
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.96
Equal in Other - 4.03
Iced tea
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.96
Equal in Other - 4.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Iced tea Beer Opinion
Net carbs 9.09g 3.55g Iced tea
Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
Carbs 9.09g 3.55g Iced tea
Calories 36kcal 43kcal Beer
Sugar 9.09g 0g Beer
Calcium 3mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Beer
Magnesium 1mg 6mg Beer
Phosphorus 36mg 14mg Iced tea
Potassium 19mg 27mg Beer
Sodium 21mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.06mg 0.01mg Iced tea
Copper 0.008mg 0.005mg Iced tea
Manganese 0.131mg 0.008mg Iced tea
Selenium 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Beer
Folate 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Iced tea 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
0%
Iced tea
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.