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Beer vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and cranberries

  • Beer contains less vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and vitamin B5 than cranberries.
  • Cranberries' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Cranberries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberries is 45, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Cranberries, raw.

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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
2
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 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.3%
Contains more IronIron +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +1020%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3237.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~6mg

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
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%
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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more OtherOther +3258.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.2%
~equal in Protein ~0.46g
~equal in Water ~87.32g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Cranberries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cranberries DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 14mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.6g 14%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.267mg 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.32mg 9%
Copper 0.005mg 0.056mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.295mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.101mg 3%
Iron 0.02mg 0.23mg 3%
Carbs 3.55g 11.97g 3%
Potassium 27mg 80mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Folate 6µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.012mg 1%
Choline 10.1mg 5.5mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.67g 1%
Calories 43kcal 46kcal 0%
Protein 0.46g 0.46g 0%
Fats 0g 0.13g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 8.37g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 6mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.27g N/A
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.008g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.018g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.033mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.053mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.045mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Cranberries
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
10%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
8%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberries
Cranberries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.