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Light beer vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Light beer and Espresso different?

  • Espresso is higher than Light beer in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Espresso covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 30% more than Light beer.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared types were 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.
Light beer
Light beer
4
:
6
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Potassium +447.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Potassium +447.6%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +733.3%

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.
Light beer
Light beer
4
:
6
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1231.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1231.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Light beer
Light beer
2
:
3
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Other +2552.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
Equal in Water - 97.8
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Other +2552.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
Equal in Water - 97.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 0.77g 1.67g Espresso
Protein 0.25g 0.12g Light beer
Fats 0g 0.18g Espresso
Carbs 0.77g 1.67g Espresso
Calories 46kcal 9kcal Light beer
Sugar 0.09g 0g Espresso
Calcium 4mg 2mg Light beer
Iron 0.03mg 0.13mg Espresso
Magnesium 5mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 12mg 7mg Light beer
Potassium 21mg 115mg Espresso
Sodium 4mg 14mg Light beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Espresso
Copper 0.006mg 0.05mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.001mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.002mg Light beer
Folate 6µg 1µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Light beer
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer Espresso
Low Fats diet ok
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
2%
Light beer
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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 vitamins?
?
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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/nutrients
  2. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.