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Light beer vs. Powerade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Light beer and Powerade different?

  • Powerade has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3 than Light beer.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Powerade is 11767% higher.
  • Light beer has less Sugar.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink are the varieties 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
7
:
2
Powerade
Powerade
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Powerade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
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.
Light beer
Light beer
2
:
5
Powerade
Powerade
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +449900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4450%
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%
Powerade
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% 3% 0% 30% 0% 35308% 0% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +449900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Light beer
Light beer
3
:
2
Powerade
Powerade
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2950%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +918.2%
Equal in Water - 91.91
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Powerade
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2950%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +918.2%
Equal in Water - 91.91

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 Powerade
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Powerade Opinion
Net carbs 0.77g 7.84g Powerade
Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
Fats 0g 0.05g Powerade
Carbs 0.77g 7.84g Powerade
Calories 46kcal 32kcal Light beer
Fructose 3.22g Powerade
Sugar 0.09g 6.11g Light beer
Calcium 4mg 1mg Light beer
Iron 0.03mg 0.09mg Powerade
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Light beer
Phosphorus 12mg 1mg Light beer
Potassium 21mg 18mg Light beer
Sodium 4mg 42mg Light beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.006mg 0mg Light beer
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.011mg Powerade
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg Light beer
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.565mg Powerade
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 153mg Powerade
Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.91µg Powerade
Saturated Fat 0g 0.008g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Powerade
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.028g Powerade

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Light beer Powerade
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
2%
Light beer
2954%
Powerade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
1%
Powerade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Light beer
Light beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/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.