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Riesling vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Riesling and Light beer

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white, Riesling and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.

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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.
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 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.
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    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%
    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%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Carbs +385.7%
    Contains more Other +57.9%
    Contains more Protein +257.1%
    Equal in Water - 92.88
    4% 87% 10%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.74 g
    Water: 86.56 g
    Other: 9.63 g
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Contains more Carbs +385.7%
    Contains more Other +57.9%
    Contains more Protein +257.1%
    Equal in Water - 92.88

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Riesling Light beer
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Riesling Light beer Opinion
    Net carbs 3.74g 0.77g Riesling
    Protein 0.07g 0.25g Light beer
    Carbs 3.74g 0.77g Riesling
    Calories 80kcal 46kcal Riesling
    Sugar 0.09g Riesling
    Calcium 4mg Light beer
    Iron 0.03mg Light beer
    Magnesium 5mg Light beer
    Phosphorus 12mg Light beer
    Potassium 21mg Light beer
    Sodium 4mg Riesling
    Zinc 0.01mg Light beer
    Copper 0.006mg Light beer
    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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    is better in case of low diet
    Riesling Light beer
    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
    0%
    Riesling
    2%
    Light beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    0%
    Riesling
    2%
    Light beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Riesling
    Riesling contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    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?
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    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. Riesling - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173200/nutrients
    2. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.