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Beer vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beer and Pizza

  • Beer has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Beer is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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
Beer
1
:
9
Pizza
Pizza
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +4600%
Contains more Iron +12300%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1442.9%
Contains more Potassium +537%
Contains more Zinc +13300%
Contains more Copper +2000%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +4600%
Contains more Iron +12300%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1442.9%
Contains more Potassium +537%
Contains more Zinc +13300%
Contains more Copper +2000%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%

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
Beer
1
:
10
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
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%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Water +113%
Contains more Other +66.5%
Contains more Protein +2376.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +838.9%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +113%
Contains more Other +66.5%
Contains more Protein +2376.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +838.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 0.46g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 3.55g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 43kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 0g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Sugar 0g 3.58g Beer
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 4mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.02mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 14mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 27mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 4mg 598mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.005mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.008mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 6µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 0µg 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Beer
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 4.465g Beer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.