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Beer vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and custard

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin D, and potassium in custard is higher than in beer.
  • Custard covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 21% more than beer.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard is 35, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +666.7%
Contains more IronIron +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +5000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +828.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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%
Custard
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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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.6%
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 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.8%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +319.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +767.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +395.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Custard
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.52µg 21%
Phosphorus 14mg 130mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.22mg 15%
Calcium 4mg 139mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.699mg 13%
Selenium 0.6µg 6µg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 2.032g 9%
Protein 0.46g 3.99g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Fats 0g 4g 6%
Potassium 27mg 207mg 5%
Carbs 3.55g 17.6g 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.51mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.061mg 5%
Calories 43kcal 122kcal 4%
Iron 0.02mg 0.34mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 84mg 3%
Copper 0.005mg 0.03mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.127g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.312g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.132mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.064mg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.007mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 11.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.