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Beer vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Hamburger

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 in Hamburger is higher than in Beer.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 59% more than Beer.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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
2
:
8
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +14300%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +871.4%
Contains more Potassium +737%
Contains more Zinc +28600%
Contains more Copper +1720%
Contains more Manganese +2612.5%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +14300%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +871.4%
Contains more Potassium +737%
Contains more Zinc +28600%
Contains more Copper +1720%
Contains more Manganese +2612.5%

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
3
:
7
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7100%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Water +115.5%
Contains more Other +125.1%
Contains more Protein +3613%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +578.9%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +115.5%
Contains more Other +125.1%
Contains more Protein +3613%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +578.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 0.46g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 0g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 3.55g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 43kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 0g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0g 4.15g Beer
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 4mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.02mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 14mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 27mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 4mg 414mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.005mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.008mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 6µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Beer
Trans Fat 0g 0.814g Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 5.096g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.38g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.096g)
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

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.