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Beer vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beer and eggs

  • Beer has less copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 222% more.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than eggs.

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% 50% 21% 33% 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%
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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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.005mg 2mg 222%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0.6µg 30.8µg 55%
Choline 10.1mg 293.8mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.11µg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.513mg 38%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.398mg 27%
Protein 0.46g 12.58g 24%
Phosphorus 14mg 172mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fats 0g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0g 3.267g 15%
Iron 0.02mg 1.19mg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.077g 10%
Folate 6µg 44µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.121mg 6%
Calories 43kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.066mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 124mg 5%
Calcium 4mg 50mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.064mg 3%
Potassium 27mg 126mg 3%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.026mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
53%
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.