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Beer vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beer and beans

  • Beer has less copper, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, potassium, selenium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Beans' daily need coverage for copper is 22% more.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than beans.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Beans
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +996.3%
Contains more IronIron +1350%
Contains more CopperCopper +4020%
Contains more ZincZinc +13900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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.
Beer
3
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% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Beans
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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 10% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +205%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Beans
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +943.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Beans DV% diff.
Copper 0.005mg 0.206mg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Phosphorus 14mg 104mg 13%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.4mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.15mg 12%
Protein 0.46g 4.8g 9%
Potassium 27mg 296mg 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.5µg 7%
Carbs 3.55g 20.49g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.13mg 6%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Calcium 4mg 50mg 5%
Choline 10.1mg 30.8mg 4%
Calories 43kcal 105kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.06mg 3%
Iron 0.02mg 0.29mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.43mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.4g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.172g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 14.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.78g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.035g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Beans
Low Calories diet ok
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
3%
Beer
11%
Beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
25%
Beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beans
Beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beans
Beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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