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Beer vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and corn raw

  • The amount of vitamin B5, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and manganese in corn raw is higher than in beer.
  • Corn raw covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 14% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of corn raw is 52.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +900%
Contains more IronIron +2500%
Contains more CopperCopper +980%
Contains more ZincZinc +4500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1937.5%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1648.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +539.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +610.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Corn raw
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.717mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.155mg 13%
Phosphorus 14mg 89mg 11%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.77mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.163mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 270mg 7%
Magnesium 6mg 37mg 7%
Iron 0.02mg 0.52mg 6%
Protein 0.46g 3.27g 6%
Copper 0.005mg 0.054mg 5%
Carbs 3.55g 18.7g 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.46mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.093mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.487g 3%
Choline 10.1mg 23mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Calories 43kcal 86kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.055mg 2%
Fats 0g 1.35g 2%
Starch 0g 5.7g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.325g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.432g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 16.7g N/A
Calcium 4mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.26g N/A
Sodium 4mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.