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Malt beer vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Malt beer and Beer

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade 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.
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    5
    Beer
    Contains more Iron +50%
    Contains more Copper +60%
    Contains more Magnesium +50%
    Contains more Phosphorus +100%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Manganese +33.3%
    Contains more Selenium +100%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Potassium - 27
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% 1% 1% 3% 1% 2%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Contains more Iron +50%
    Contains more Copper +60%
    Contains more Magnesium +50%
    Contains more Phosphorus +100%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Manganese +33.3%
    Contains more Selenium +100%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Potassium - 27
    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.
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    5
    Beer
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
    Contains more Folate +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.041
    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% 10% 2% 3% 5% 3% 6% 3% 2% 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 E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
    Contains more Folate +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.041

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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    Beer
    Contains more Carbs +183.7%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Equal in Water - 91.96
    Equal in Other - 4.03
    10% 86% 4%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 10.07 g
    Water: 85.74 g
    Other: 4.19 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 +183.7%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Equal in Water - 91.96
    Equal in Other - 4.03

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Malt beer Beer Opinion
    Net carbs 10.07g 3.55g Malt beer
    Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
    Carbs 10.07g 3.55g Malt beer
    Calories 68kcal 43kcal Malt beer
    Fructose 3.91g 0g Malt beer
    Sugar 9.77g 0g Beer
    Calcium 4mg 4mg
    Iron 0.03mg 0.02mg Malt beer
    Magnesium 4mg 6mg Beer
    Phosphorus 7mg 14mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 27mg
    Sodium 5mg 4mg Beer
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.008mg 0.005mg Malt beer
    Manganese 0.006mg 0.008mg Beer
    Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Beer
    Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Malt beer
    Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Malt beer
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.005mg Malt beer
    Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.025mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.225mg 0.513mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.041mg
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.046mg Beer
    Folate 4µg 6µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.02µg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Malt beer
    Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.77g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Beer
    Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    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.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Malt beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174141/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.