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Light beer vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Light beer and Tonic water

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.

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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
    Tonic water
    Tonic water
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Iron +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -66.7%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +900%
    Equal in Copper - 0.006
    Light beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
    Tonic water
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Iron +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -66.7%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +900%
    Equal in Copper - 0.006

    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
    6
    :
    1
    Tonic water
    Tonic water
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    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%
    Tonic water
    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%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Light beer
    Light beer
    3
    :
    1
    Tonic water
    Tonic water
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Other +6000%
    Contains more Carbs +1042.9%
    Equal in Water - 91.1
    Light beer
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Tonic water
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.8 g
    Water: 91.1 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Other +6000%
    Contains more Carbs +1042.9%
    Equal in Water - 91.1

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Light beer Tonic water Opinion
    Net carbs 0.77g 8.8g Tonic water
    Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
    Carbs 0.77g 8.8g Tonic water
    Calories 46kcal 34kcal Light beer
    Sugar 0.09g 8.8g Light beer
    Calcium 4mg 1mg Light beer
    Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg Light beer
    Magnesium 5mg 0mg Light beer
    Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Light beer
    Potassium 21mg 0mg Light beer
    Sodium 4mg 12mg Light beer
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg Tonic water
    Copper 0.006mg 0.006mg
    Manganese 0.001mg Tonic water
    Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Light beer
    Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0mg Light beer
    Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Light beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Light beer Tonic water
    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
    2%
    Light beer
    0%
    Tonic water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Light beer
    1%
    Tonic water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.71g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Light beer
    Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Light beer
    Light beer is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Light beer
    Light beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Light beer
    Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

    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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.