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Beer vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beer and potatoes

  • Beer has less vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, iron, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Potatoes cover your daily vitamin C needs 22% more than beer.
  • The glycemic index of beer is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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
2
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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1474.1%
Contains more IronIron +3950%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains more ZincZinc +2900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%

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
1
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%
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +547.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
~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
Potato
3
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +259.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +392.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Potato
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 Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.298mg 19%
Potassium 27mg 425mg 12%
Copper 0.005mg 0.11mg 12%
Iron 0.02mg 0.81mg 10%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.2mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Starch 0g 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.081mg 6%
Phosphorus 14mg 57mg 6%
Carbs 3.55g 17.49g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.295mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.061mg 3%
Protein 0.46g 2.05g 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Calories 43kcal 77kcal 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.032mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 12mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.82g N/A
Sodium 4mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 12.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.042g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Potato
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%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.