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Beer vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beer and Brown sugar?

  • Brown sugar is richer than Beer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Beer has 4 times more Choline than Brown sugar. While Beer has 10.1mg of Choline, Brown sugar has only 2.3mg.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Sugars, brown types in this article.

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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
Beer
2
:
8
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +3450%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +1975%
Contains more Iron +3450%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
Beer
6
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222%
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%
Brown sugar
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% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
3
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Water +6762.7%
Contains more Other +795.6%
Contains more Carbs +2663.1%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Water +6762.7%
Contains more Other +795.6%
Contains more Carbs +2663.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 0.46g 0.12g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 43kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 0g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0g 97.02g Beer
Calcium 4mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.02mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 6mg 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 14mg 4mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 4mg 28mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.03mg Brown sugar
Copper 0.005mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.008mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.6µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.11mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Beer
Folate 6µg 1µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Brown sugar
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Beer
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.