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Beer vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beer and chinese cuisine?

  • Beer has less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin C, selenium, folate, and phosphorus than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +655.6%
Contains more IronIron +5450%
Contains more CopperCopper +880%
Contains more ZincZinc +14900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1737.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1016.7%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +980.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.6%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +166.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1439.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.48µg 19%
Sodium 4mg 409mg 18%
Iron 0.02mg 1.11mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.13g 14%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.5mg 14%
Protein 0.46g 7.08g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.7µg 11%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Phosphorus 14mg 76mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.161mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.443mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.147mg 6%
Copper 0.005mg 0.049mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.32mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Potassium 27mg 204mg 5%
Choline 10.1mg 34.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 0g 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.217g 3%
Calories 43kcal 105kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.055mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 22mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.033mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 0g 1.82g 1%
Carbs 3.55g 7.29g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.