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Apple juice vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple juice and Light beer

  • Apple juice contains 107 times more Sugar than Light beer. Apple juice contains 9.62g of Sugar, while Light beer contains 0.09g.

Food types used in this article are Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 2.4% 8.9% 4.5% 4% 0.55% 3% 0.52% 9.7% 0.55%
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% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +381%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Magnesium ~5mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 3% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 5.3% 3.9% 1.4% 2.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 0% 0.98%
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% 0% 7.8% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +388.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Water: 88.24 g
Other: 0.23 g
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1367.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more OtherOther +2552.2%
~equal in Water ~92.88g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple juice Light beer Opinion
Calories 46kcal 46kcal
Protein 0.1g 0.25g Light beer
Fats 0.13g 0g Apple juice
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Apple juice
Net carbs 11.1g 0.77g Apple juice
Carbs 11.3g 0.77g Apple juice
Magnesium 5mg 5mg
Calcium 8mg 4mg Apple juice
Potassium 101mg 21mg Apple juice
Iron 0.12mg 0.03mg Apple juice
Sugar 9.62g 0.09g Light beer
Fiber 0.2g 0g Apple juice
Copper 0.012mg 0.006mg Apple juice
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Apple juice
Phosphorus 7mg 12mg Light beer
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Apple juice
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.074mg Apple juice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.005mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.015mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.073mg 0.391mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple juice
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.034mg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
Choline 1.8mg 8.8mg Light beer
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g Apple juice
Fructose 5.73g Apple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple juice Light beer
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Apple juice
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple juice
2%
Light beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple juice
Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/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.