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Beer vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and french fries

  • Beer contains less vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin E, and vitamin B5 than french fries.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 25% higher.
  • French fries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2044.4%
Contains more IronIron +3950%
Contains more CopperCopper +2380%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2987.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +264.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +138.5%
Contains more OtherOther +117.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1067.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.398g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.372mg 25%
Fats 0g 14.73g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 3.004mg 16%
Potassium 27mg 579mg 16%
Phosphorus 14mg 125mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.969g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.17mg 14%
Calories 43kcal 312kcal 13%
Copper 0.005mg 0.124mg 13%
Carbs 3.55g 41.44g 13%
Saturated fat 0g 2.336g 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.67mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.58mg 11%
Iron 0.02mg 0.81mg 10%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.247mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Sodium 4mg 210mg 9%
Magnesium 6mg 35mg 7%
Protein 0.46g 3.43g 6%
Folate 6µg 30µg 6%
Choline 10.1mg 36.8mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.5mg 4%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.039mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Beer French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.