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Beer vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Espresso

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper in Espresso is higher than in Beer.
  • Espresso covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Beer.
  • Beer contains 4 times more Choline than Espresso. While Beer contains 10.1mg of Choline, Espresso contains only 2.6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.9%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +525%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +915%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1652.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~97.8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Espresso Opinion
Calories 43kcal 9kcal Beer
Protein 0.46g 0.12g Beer
Fats 0g 0.18g Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Net carbs 3.55g 1.67g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 1.67g Beer
Magnesium 6mg 80mg Espresso
Calcium 4mg 2mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 115mg Espresso
Iron 0.02mg 0.13mg Espresso
Copper 0.005mg 0.05mg Espresso
Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Espresso
Phosphorus 14mg 7mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 14mg Beer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Espresso
Manganese 0.008mg 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.001mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.028mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.002mg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Espresso
Folate 6µg 1µg Beer
Choline 10.1mg 2.6mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Beer
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.