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Vodka vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vodka and Beer

    Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof 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.
    Vodka
    2
    :
    8
    Beer
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Copper +100%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +180%
    Contains more Potassium +2600%
    Contains more Zinc +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Copper +100%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +180%
    Contains more Potassium +2600%
    Contains more Zinc +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    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.
    Vodka
    0
    :
    9
    Beer
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
    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% 2% 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% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Vodka
    1
    :
    3
    Beer
    Contains more Other +728.8%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +38.1%
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 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 Other +728.8%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +38.1%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Vodka Beer Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
    Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
    Carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
    Calories 231kcal 43kcal Vodka
    Calcium 0mg 4mg Beer
    Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Beer
    Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
    Phosphorus 5mg 14mg Beer
    Potassium 1mg 27mg Beer
    Sodium 1mg 4mg Vodka
    Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Beer
    Copper 0.01mg 0.005mg Vodka
    Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Beer
    Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.025mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.041mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
    Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Vodka 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
    0%
    Vodka
    3%
    Beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Vodka
    2%
    Beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Vodka
    Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Vodka
    Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    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 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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.