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Juice vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Juice and Beer

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C in Juice is higher than in Beer.
  • Juice covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 35% more than Beer.
  • The amount of Sugar in Beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Orange juice drink 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.
Juice
5
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5
Beer
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 3% 2% 4% 1% 1% 6% 1% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
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.
Juice
8
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3
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +874.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 50% 96% 100% 94% 4% 116% 3% 0% 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% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +874.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Juice
1
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3
Beer
Contains more Carbs +277.7%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Other +2021.1%
Equal in Water - 91.96
13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 g
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 +277.7%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Other +2021.1%
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.
Juice Beer
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Juice Beer Opinion
Net carbs 13.21g 3.55g Juice
Protein 0.2g 0.46g Beer
Carbs 13.41g 3.55g Juice
Calories 54kcal 43kcal Juice
Sugar 9.36g 0g Beer
Fiber 0.2g 0g Juice
Calcium 2mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0.11mg 0.02mg Juice
Magnesium 3mg 6mg Beer
Phosphorus 4mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 42mg 27mg Juice
Sodium 2mg 4mg Juice
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Juice
Copper 0.018mg 0.005mg Juice
Manganese 0.007mg 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin A 44IU 0IU Juice
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Juice
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Juice
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Juice
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.005mg Juice
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.025mg Juice
Vitamin B3 5mg 0.513mg Juice
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.041mg Juice
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.046mg Juice
Folate 4µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 0g Juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Juice 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
39%
Juice
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Juice
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Juice
Juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Juice
Juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.