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Beer vs. Beverages, Malt liquor beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beer and Beverages, Malt liquor beverage

    Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, Malt liquor beverage.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +20%
    Contains more Manganese +60%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +50%
    Contains more Potassium +22.2%
    Contains less Sodium -25%
    Contains more Zinc +700%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 13
    Equal in Copper - 0.005
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 4% 6% 3% 1% 3% 2% 1% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +33.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +20%
    Contains more Manganese +60%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +50%
    Contains more Potassium +22.2%
    Contains less Sodium -25%
    Contains more Zinc +700%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 13
    Equal in Copper - 0.005

    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
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    Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
    Contains more Folate +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +261%
    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%
    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% 8% 10% 8% 9% 9% 3% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
    Contains more Folate +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +261%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +31.4%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +27.8%
    Equal in Water - 94.5
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    95% 5%
    Protein: 0.35 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 94.5 g
    Other: 5.15 g
    Contains more Protein +31.4%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +27.8%
    Equal in Water - 94.5

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Beverages, Malt liquor beverage Opinion
    Net carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
    Protein 0.46g 0.35g Beer
    Carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
    Calories 43kcal 40kcal Beer
    Calcium 4mg 3mg Beer
    Iron 0.02mg 0.03mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Magnesium 6mg 5mg Beer
    Phosphorus 14mg 13mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 33mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Sodium 4mg 3mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.08mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Copper 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.005mg Beer
    Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.04mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.4mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.148mg Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.037mg Beer
    Folate 6µg 4µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories 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%
    Beer
    4%
    Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    2%
    Beverages, Malt liquor beverage

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Beverages, Malt liquor beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Beverages, Malt liquor beverage
    Beverages, Malt liquor beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
    2. Beverages, Malt liquor beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171907/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.