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Rum vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rum and Light beer different?

    Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol types were 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.
    Rum
    Rum
    5
    :
    5
    Light beer
    Light beer
    Contains more Iron +300%
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Zinc +600%
    Contains more Copper +733.3%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +140%
    Contains more Potassium +950%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Rum
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
    Light beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
    Contains more Iron +300%
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Zinc +600%
    Contains more Copper +733.3%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +140%
    Contains more Potassium +950%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%

    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.
    Rum
    Rum
    2
    :
    5
    Light beer
    Light beer
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Rum
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
    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
    Rum
    Rum
    1
    :
    3
    Light beer
    Light beer
    Contains more Other +447.5%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +39.5%
    Rum
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    Light beer
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Contains more Other +447.5%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +39.5%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Rum Light beer Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 0.77g Light beer
    Protein 0g 0.25g Light beer
    Carbs 0g 0.77g Light beer
    Calories 231kcal 46kcal Rum
    Sugar 0g 0.09g Rum
    Calcium 0mg 4mg Light beer
    Iron 0.12mg 0.03mg Rum
    Magnesium 0mg 5mg Light beer
    Phosphorus 5mg 12mg Light beer
    Potassium 2mg 21mg Light beer
    Sodium 1mg 4mg Rum
    Zinc 0.07mg 0.01mg Rum
    Copper 0.05mg 0.006mg Rum
    Manganese 0.018mg Rum
    Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.005mg Rum
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.391mg Light beer
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Light beer
    Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Rum 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%
    Rum
    2%
    Light beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Rum
    2%
    Light beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Rum
    Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Rum
    Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    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)
    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 ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    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?
    ?
    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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.