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Beer vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beer and Coffee

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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
    6
    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%
    Coffee
    Coffee
    4
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
    Contains more IronIron +100%
    Contains more CopperCopper +150%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
    Contains more ZincZinc +100%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.5%

    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
    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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
    Coffee
    Coffee
    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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +200%
    Contains more CholineCholine +288.5%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +519.5%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Beer
    Beer
    3
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    Coffee
    Coffee
    2
    99%
    Protein: 0.12 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.39 g
    Other: 0.47 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +283.3%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +757.4%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    ~equal in Water ~99.39g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Coffee Opinion
    Calories 43kcal 1kcal Beer
    Protein 0.46g 0.12g Beer
    Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
    Net carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
    Carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
    Magnesium 6mg 3mg Beer
    Calcium 4mg 2mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 49mg Coffee
    Iron 0.02mg 0.01mg Beer
    Copper 0.005mg 0.002mg Beer
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coffee
    Phosphorus 14mg 3mg Beer
    Sodium 4mg 2mg Coffee
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Coffee
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.023mg Coffee
    Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.014mg Coffee
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.076mg Coffee
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.191mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.254mg Coffee
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.001mg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
    Folate 6µg 2µg Beer
    Choline 10.1mg 2.6mg Beer
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Beer
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.001g Coffee
    Threonine 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
    Isoleucine 0mg 0.002mg Coffee
    Leucine 0mg 0.005mg Coffee
    Lysine 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
    Phenylalanine 0mg 0.003mg Coffee
    Valine 0mg 0.003mg Coffee
    Histidine 0mg 0.002mg Coffee

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Coffee
    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
    3%
    Coffee
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    1%
    Coffee

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Coffee
    Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Coffee
    Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Beer
    Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.