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Alcoholic beverage, beer, light vs. Liqueur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alcoholic beverage, beer, light and Liqueur

  • Alcoholic beverage, beer, light contains less Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Liqueur.
  • Liqueur's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Alcoholic beverage, beer, light is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light and Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.2% 1.9% 1.1% 2% 0.27% 5.1% 0.52% 0.78% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 4.8% 2.8% 4.9% 13% 4.4% 21% 12% 0.78% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.006mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.5% 7.3% 1.8% 7.8% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 37% 9% 0% 2.8% 13% 1.5% 5.2% 2.5% 10% 3.3% 1.5% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 3%
Protein: 0.24 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 94.88 g
Other: 3.24 g
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +104%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1174.4%
Contains more OtherOther +335.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alcoholic beverage, beer, light Liqueur Opinion
Calories 29kcal 327kcal Liqueur
Protein 0.24g 2.8g Liqueur
Fats 0g 15.7g Liqueur
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Liqueur
Net carbs 1.64g 20.9g Liqueur
Carbs 1.64g 20.9g Liqueur
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Magnesium 5mg 2mg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Calcium 4mg 16mg Liqueur
Potassium 21mg 32mg Liqueur
Iron 0.03mg 0.13mg Liqueur
Sugar 0.09g 19.76g Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Copper 0.006mg 0.04mg Liqueur
Zinc 0.01mg 0.16mg Liqueur
Phosphorus 12mg 50mg Liqueur
Sodium 4mg 92mg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Vitamin A 0IU 620IU Liqueur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 173µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0mg 0.45mg Liqueur
Manganese 0.006mg 0.006mg
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.011mg Liqueur
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.057mg Liqueur
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.078mg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.087mg Liqueur
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.011mg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.08µg Liqueur
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Liqueur
Folate 6µg 2µg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Choline 8.8mg 8.1mg Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Saturated Fat 0g 9.664g Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.458g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.669g Liqueur
Tryptophan 0mg 0.04mg Liqueur
Threonine 0mg 0.127mg Liqueur
Isoleucine 0mg 0.17mg Liqueur
Leucine 0mg 0.275mg Liqueur
Lysine 0mg 0.223mg Liqueur
Methionine 0mg 0.07mg Liqueur
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.136mg Liqueur
Valine 0mg 0.188mg Liqueur
Histidine 0mg 0.076mg Liqueur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light Liqueur
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
3%
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
7%
Liqueur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
7%
Liqueur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Alcoholic beverage, beer, light - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168749/nutrients
  2. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.