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Beer vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beer and Egg

  • Beer has less Copper, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 222% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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
1
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%
Egg
Egg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +5850%
Contains more CopperCopper +39900%
Contains more ZincZinc +10400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5033.3%

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
1
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%
Egg
Egg
11
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +701.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1952%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3309.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +2808.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more OtherOther +276.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2634.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Egg
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 Egg Opinion
Calories 43kcal 155kcal Egg
Protein 0.46g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0g 10.61g Egg
Net carbs 3.55g 1.12g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 1.12g Beer
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Beer
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Egg
Calcium 4mg 50mg Egg
Potassium 27mg 126mg Egg
Iron 0.02mg 1.19mg Egg
Sugar 0g 1.12g Beer
Copper 0.005mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 0.01mg 1.05mg Egg
Phosphorus 14mg 172mg Egg
Sodium 4mg 124mg Beer
Vitamin A 0IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.008mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 0.6µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.064mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Egg
Folate 6µg 44µg Egg
Choline 10.1mg 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 0g 3.267g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.414g Egg
Tryptophan 0mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0mg 0.298mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Egg
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
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.