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Beer vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beer and Iced tea

  • The amount of Manganese in Iced tea is higher than in Beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon.

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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
:
4
Iced tea
Iced tea
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +1537.5%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Iced tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +1537.5%

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
12
:
0
Iced tea
Iced tea
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%
Iced tea
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
3
:
1
Iced tea
Iced tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Equal in Water - 91.18
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Iced tea
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Equal in Water - 91.18

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Iced tea Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 9.09g Iced tea
Protein 0.46g 0g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 9.09g Iced tea
Calories 43kcal 36kcal Beer
Sugar 0g 9.09g Beer
Calcium 4mg 3mg Beer
Iron 0.02mg 0mg Beer
Magnesium 6mg 1mg Beer
Phosphorus 14mg 36mg Iced tea
Potassium 27mg 19mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 21mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Copper 0.005mg 0.008mg Iced tea
Manganese 0.008mg 0.131mg Iced tea
Selenium 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Beer
Folate 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Iced tea
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.