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Beer vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beer and salmon raw different?

  • Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1 than beer.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 132% higher.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than beer (104).

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw are the varieties used 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1714.8%
Contains more IronIron +3900%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +6300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1328.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5983.3%

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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1432.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3958.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15800%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4213%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +32%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 3.18µg 132%
Selenium 0.6µg 36.5µg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.818mg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 7.86mg 46%
Protein 0.46g 19.84g 39%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.664mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.38mg 27%
Phosphorus 14mg 200mg 27%
Copper 0.005mg 0.25mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.226mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.539g 17%
Potassium 27mg 490mg 14%
Fats 0g 6.34g 10%
Iron 0.02mg 0.8mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.64mg 6%
Folate 6µg 25µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.103g 5%
Calories 43kcal 142kcal 5%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.981g 4%
Sodium 4mg 44mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 4mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.016mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $13)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.