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Beer vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and peanut butter

  • Beer contains less vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5 than peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 79% higher.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanut butter is 14, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1966.7%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +8340%
Contains more ZincZinc +25000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2292.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20712.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +668%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2455.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
Contains more CholineCholine +523.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +7376.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4728.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +528.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.535g 84%
Fats 0g 51.36g 79%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 13.112mg 79%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.665mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 25.941g 65%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.1mg 61%
Saturated fat 0g 10.325g 47%
Phosphorus 14mg 335mg 46%
Copper 0.005mg 0.422mg 46%
Protein 0.46g 22.21g 44%
Magnesium 6mg 168mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.441mg 30%
Calories 43kcal 598kcal 28%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.51mg 23%
Iron 0.02mg 1.74mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.137mg 22%
Folate 6µg 87µg 20%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Potassium 27mg 558mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.192mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.15mg 12%
Choline 10.1mg 63mg 10%
Carbs 3.55g 22.31g 6%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg 6%
Calcium 4mg 49mg 5%
Starch 0g 3.56g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.