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Beer vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beer and graham cracker?

  • Beer has less iron, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, copper, and fiber than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 47% higher.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Graham cracker has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more IronIron +18800%
Contains more CopperCopper +3300%
Contains more ZincZinc +9500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1221.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12637.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +950%

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1168%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +924.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1416.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +2612.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1354.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2087.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.02mg 3.78mg 47%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.019mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.388g 36%
Carbs 3.55g 77.66g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 4.439mg 25%
Phosphorus 14mg 185mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.265mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.317mg 22%
Folate 6µg 91µg 21%
Sodium 4mg 459mg 20%
Starch 0g 46.56g 19%
Calories 43kcal 430kcal 19%
Copper 0.005mg 0.17mg 18%
Fats 0g 10.6g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Protein 0.46g 6.69g 12%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.3µg 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.96mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.42mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.156mg 8%
Magnesium 6mg 40mg 8%
Calcium 4mg 77mg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.633g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.509g 6%
Potassium 27mg 170mg 4%
Fructose 0g 0.99g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Choline 10.1mg 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.