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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +943.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +477.2% |
