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Light beer vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Light beer and Water

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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
    Water
    Water
    Contains more Calcium +33.3%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +400%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Copper +166.7%
    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%
    Water
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +33.3%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +400%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Copper +166.7%
    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
    11
    :
    0
    Water
    Water
    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%
    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%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Light beer
    Light beer
    3
    :
    1
    Water
    Water
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +6000%
    Equal in Water - 99.9
    Light beer
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Water
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +6000%
    Equal in Water - 99.9

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Light beer Water Opinion
    Net carbs 0.77g 0g Light beer
    Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
    Carbs 0.77g 0g Light beer
    Calories 46kcal 0kcal Light beer
    Sugar 0.09g Water
    Calcium 4mg 3mg Light beer
    Iron 0.03mg 0mg Light beer
    Magnesium 5mg 1mg Light beer
    Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Light beer
    Potassium 21mg 0mg Light beer
    Sodium 4mg 5mg Light beer
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.006mg 0.016mg Water
    Selenium 0.4µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg Light beer
    Vitamin B2 0.015mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.391mg Light beer
    Vitamin B6 0.034mg Light beer
    Folate 6µg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Light beer
    Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    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 is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.