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Beer vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Ginger ale different?

    Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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
    Beer
    6
    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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2600%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
    Contains more IronIron +800%
    Contains more CopperCopper +260%
    Contains more ZincZinc +400%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%

    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
    Beer
    8
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Beer
    Beer
    3
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +40200%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.8%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~91.23g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Ginger ale Opinion
    Calories 43kcal 34kcal Beer
    Protein 0.46g 0g Beer
    Net carbs 3.55g 8.76g Ginger ale
    Carbs 3.55g 8.76g Ginger ale
    Magnesium 6mg 1mg Beer
    Calcium 4mg 3mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 1mg Beer
    Iron 0.02mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
    Sugar 0g 8.9g Beer
    Copper 0.005mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Ginger ale
    Phosphorus 14mg 0mg Beer
    Sodium 4mg 7mg Beer
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.013mg Ginger ale
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
    Choline 10.1mg 0mg Beer
    Fructose 0g 3.7g Ginger ale

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Ginger ale
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Ginger ale
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    2%
    Ginger ale

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Beer
    Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Beer
    Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.