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Beer vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and fruit preserves

  • The amount of copper, vitamin C, and iron in fruit preserves is higher than in beer.
  • Fruit preserves cover your daily copper needs 11% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Jams and preserves.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more IronIron +2350%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.3%
Contains more WaterWater +201.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1652.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1839.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Carbs 3.55g 68.86g 22%
Calories 43kcal 278kcal 12%
Copper 0.005mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Iron 0.02mg 0.49mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.076mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.036mg 3%
Selenium 0.6µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.02mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.016mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 32mg 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 19mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 77mg 1%
Protein 0.46g 0.37g 0%
Fats 0g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 67.76g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 0g 48.5g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.01g 0%
Choline 10.1mg 10.2mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.