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Barbecue sauce vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue sauce and Beer

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Manganese in Barbecue sauce is higher than in Beer.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 44% more than Beer.
  • The amount of Sugar in Beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, barbecue 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.
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
9
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +759.3%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +1340%
Contains more Manganese +1475%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +759.3%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +1340%
Contains more Manganese +1475%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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.
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
9
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
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% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
3
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1048.5%
Contains more Water +68.1%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1048.5%
Contains more Water +68.1%
Contains more Other +31.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Beer Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 3.55g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 0.46g Barbecue sauce
Fats 0.63g 0g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 40.77g 3.55g Barbecue sauce
Calories 172kcal 43kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g 0g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g 0g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 0g Beer
Fiber 0.9g 0g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 33mg 4mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.64mg 0.02mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 13mg 6mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 20mg 14mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 232mg 27mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 1027mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.17mg 0.01mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.072mg 0.005mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg 0.008mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 224IU 0IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.005mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.025mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.513mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.041mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.046mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 2µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce Beer
Low Fats diet ok
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.