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Beer vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Coca-Cola

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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
    7
    :
    2
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +40%
    Contains more Potassium +1250%
    Contains more Copper +400%
    Contains more Manganese +300%
    Contains more Selenium +500%
    Contains more Iron +450%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Coca-Cola
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +40%
    Contains more Potassium +1250%
    Contains more Copper +400%
    Contains more Manganese +300%
    Contains more Selenium +500%
    Contains more Iron +450%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Equal in Sodium - 4

    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
    7
    :
    0
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    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%
    Coca-Cola
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Beer
    Beer
    3
    :
    2
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Protein +557.1%
    Contains more Other +9975%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +169.3%
    Equal in Water - 90.31
    Beer
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    Coca-Cola
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    Contains more Protein +557.1%
    Contains more Other +9975%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +169.3%
    Equal in Water - 90.31

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Coca-Cola Opinion
    Net carbs 3.55g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Protein 0.46g 0.07g Beer
    Fats 0g 0.02g Coca-Cola
    Carbs 3.55g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Calories 43kcal 37kcal Beer
    Sugar 0g 8.97g Beer
    Calcium 4mg 2mg Beer
    Iron 0.02mg 0.11mg Coca-Cola
    Magnesium 6mg 0mg Beer
    Phosphorus 14mg 10mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 2mg Beer
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coca-Cola
    Copper 0.005mg 0.001mg Beer
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.002mg Beer
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Coca-Cola
    Low Fats diet ok
    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
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    1%
    Coca-Cola

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.