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Beer vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and caesar salad

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 in caesar salad is higher than in beer.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 56% more than beer.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more IronIron +11600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2420%
Contains more ZincZinc +16000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3912.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5133.3%

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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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%
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +990.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +111.9%
Contains more OtherOther +84.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2810.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +787.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 31.4µg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.377mg 31%
Phosphorus 14mg 231mg 31%
Iron 0.02mg 2.34mg 29%
Protein 0.46g 13.39g 26%
Calcium 4mg 233mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.297mg 21%
Sodium 4mg 454mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.206g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 3.237mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.4µg 16%
Fats 0g 9.54g 15%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.61mg 15%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.321mg 14%
Copper 0.005mg 0.126mg 13%
Calories 43kcal 265kcal 11%
Starch 0g 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.461g 10%
Carbs 3.55g 31.5g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.447mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.38g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.61mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 170mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Folate 6µg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.