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Beer vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beer and egg whites?

  • Egg whites are richer than beer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Egg whites' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • Beer has 9 times more choline than egg whites. While beer has 10.1mg of choline, egg whites have only 1.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • The glycemic index of egg whites is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Egg, white, raw, fresh types in this article.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +503.7%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +360%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3233.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~15mg

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%
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% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1656%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +386.3%
Contains more OtherOther +539.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2269.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~87.57g

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 white
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Egg white DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 20µg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.439mg 32%
Protein 0.46g 10.9g 21%
Sodium 4mg 166mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 163mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.09µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.005mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.105mg 3%
Choline 10.1mg 1.1mg 2%
Copper 0.005mg 0.023mg 2%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 0.73g 1%
Magnesium 6mg 11mg 1%
Iron 0.02mg 0.08mg 1%
Calories 43kcal 52kcal 0%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 0.73g N/A
Calcium 4mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.71g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0.03mg 0%
Phosphorus 14mg 15mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.004mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Egg white
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%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg white
Egg white is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.