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Beer vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Instant coffee different?

    Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water types were 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.
    Contains more Magnesium +50%
    Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
    Contains more Selenium +500%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Potassium +11.1%
    Contains more Copper +120%
    Contains more Manganese +87.5%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
    Contains more Magnesium +50%
    Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
    Contains more Selenium +500%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Potassium +11.1%
    Contains more Copper +120%
    Contains more Manganese +87.5%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01

    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
    8
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    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +4000%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    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%
    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% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +4000%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +360%
    Contains more Carbs +944.1%
    Contains more Other +757.4%
    Equal in Water - 99.09
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    99%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.34 g
    Water: 99.09 g
    Other: 0.47 g
    Contains more Protein +360%
    Contains more Carbs +944.1%
    Contains more Other +757.4%
    Equal in Water - 99.09

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Instant coffee Opinion
    Net carbs 3.55g 0.34g Beer
    Protein 0.46g 0.1g Beer
    Carbs 3.55g 0.34g Beer
    Calories 43kcal 2kcal Beer
    Calcium 4mg 4mg
    Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Instant coffee
    Magnesium 6mg 4mg Beer
    Phosphorus 14mg 3mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 30mg Instant coffee
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.005mg 0.011mg Instant coffee
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.015mg Instant coffee
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.001mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.236mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.001mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Beer
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.002g Instant coffee

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Beer Instant coffee
    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%
    Instant coffee
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Beer
    2%
    Instant coffee

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Beer
    Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.