Beer vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beer and maple sugar
- The amount of manganese, zinc, iron, copper, calcium, and potassium in maple sugar is higher than in beer.
- Maple sugar covers your daily need for manganese, 192% more than beer.
- Beer contains 5 times more choline than maple sugar. While beer contains 10.1mg of choline, maple sugar contains only 2.1mg.
- Maple sugar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple sugar is 63, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Sugars, maple.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +914.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1880% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +381% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.46 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
3.55 g
Water:
91.96 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +360% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1049.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +403.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2460.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 4.422mg | 192% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 6.06mg | 55% |
| Carbs | 3.55g | 90.9g | 29% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 1.61mg | 20% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 354kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.005mg | 0.099mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 90mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 274mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.46g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.55g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.064g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)