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Beer vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Distilled beverage

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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
    5
    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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1250%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +100%
    Contains more CopperCopper +320%
    Contains more ZincZinc +300%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%

    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
    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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3846.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~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
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +3450%
    Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
    Contains more OtherOther +793.3%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Distilled beverage Opinion
    Calories 43kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
    Protein 0.46g 0g Beer
    Net carbs 3.55g 0.1g Beer
    Carbs 3.55g 0.1g Beer
    Magnesium 6mg 0mg Beer
    Calcium 4mg 0mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 2mg Beer
    Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Copper 0.005mg 0.021mg Distilled beverage
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Phosphorus 14mg 4mg Beer
    Sodium 4mg 1mg Distilled beverage
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.018mg Distilled beverage
    Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.006mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.004mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.013mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.001mg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
    Choline 10.1mg 0mg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Distilled beverage
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Distilled beverage
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    1%
    Distilled beverage

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    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 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 ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.