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Beer vs. Chocolate syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beer and Chocolate syrup

  • Beer contains less Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium than Chocolate syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate syrup is 56% higher.
  • Chocolate syrup has 8 times less Choline than Beer. Beer has 10.1mg of Choline, while Chocolate syrup has 1.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, chocolate syrup.

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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 46% 4.2% 20% 79% 171% 20% 55% 9.4% 50% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +983.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +729.6%
Contains more IronIron +10450%
Contains more CopperCopper +10140%
Contains more ZincZinc +7200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +821.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%

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 0.67% 0% 0.4% 0% 2.3% 12% 6% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 1.3% 1.5% 0.71%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more WaterWater +196.6%
Contains more OtherOther +501.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +356.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1733.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Chocolate syrup Opinion
Calories 43kcal 279kcal Chocolate syrup
Protein 0.46g 2.1g Chocolate syrup
Fats 0g 1.13g Chocolate syrup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate syrup
Net carbs 3.55g 62.5g Chocolate syrup
Carbs 3.55g 65.1g Chocolate syrup
Magnesium 6mg 65mg Chocolate syrup
Calcium 4mg 14mg Chocolate syrup
Potassium 27mg 224mg Chocolate syrup
Iron 0.02mg 2.11mg Chocolate syrup
Sugar 0g 49.65g Beer
Fiber 0g 2.6g Chocolate syrup
Copper 0.005mg 0.512mg Chocolate syrup
Zinc 0.01mg 0.73mg Chocolate syrup
Phosphorus 14mg 129mg Chocolate syrup
Sodium 4mg 72mg Beer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Chocolate syrup
Manganese 0.008mg 0.382mg Chocolate syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 1.4µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.009mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.05mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.322mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.013mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.006mg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Chocolate syrup
Folate 6µg 2µg Beer
Choline 10.1mg 1.3mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.519g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.286g Chocolate syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.026g Chocolate syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Chocolate syrup
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
2%
Chocolate syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
46%
Chocolate syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Chocolate syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/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.