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Instant coffee vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Instant coffee and Light beer

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water 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.
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee
    4
    :
    3
    Light beer
    Light beer
    Contains more Iron +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +42.9%
    Contains more Copper +83.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +25%
    Contains more Phosphorus +300%
    Contains more Selenium +300%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Instant coffee
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
    Light beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
    Contains more Iron +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +42.9%
    Contains more Copper +83.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +25%
    Contains more Phosphorus +300%
    Contains more Selenium +300%
    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.
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee
    1
    :
    7
    Light beer
    Light beer
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Instant coffee
    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% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Light 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% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee
    1
    :
    3
    Light beer
    Light beer
    Contains more Protein +150%
    Contains more Carbs +126.5%
    Contains more Other +1197.9%
    Equal in Water - 92.88
    Instant coffee
    99%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.34 g
    Water: 99.09 g
    Other: 0.47 g
    Light beer
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Contains more Protein +150%
    Contains more Carbs +126.5%
    Contains more Other +1197.9%
    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.
    Instant coffee Light beer
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in price ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Instant coffee Light beer Opinion
    Net carbs 0.34g 0.77g Light beer
    Protein 0.1g 0.25g Light beer
    Carbs 0.34g 0.77g Light beer
    Calories 2kcal 46kcal Light beer
    Sugar 0g 0.09g Instant coffee
    Calcium 4mg 4mg
    Iron 0.04mg 0.03mg Instant coffee
    Magnesium 4mg 5mg Light beer
    Phosphorus 3mg 12mg Light beer
    Potassium 30mg 21mg Instant coffee
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.011mg 0.006mg Instant coffee
    Manganese 0.015mg Instant coffee
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Light beer
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.015mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.236mg 0.391mg Light beer
    Vitamin B5 0.001mg Instant coffee
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Light beer
    Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer
    Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Light beer
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 0g Instant coffee

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Instant coffee Light beer
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Instant coffee
    2%
    Light beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Instant coffee
    2%
    Light beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Light beer
    Light beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Light beer
    Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.