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Beer vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beer and pudding

  • Beer has less vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Pudding's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 12% more.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than pudding.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2120%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +521.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.7%

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
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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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +338%
Contains more ProteinProtein +587%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +453.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.31µg 12%
Copper 0.005mg 0.111mg 12%
Phosphorus 14mg 87mg 10%
Calcium 4mg 106mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.157mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.81g 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.326mg 6%
Selenium 0.6µg 3.7µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Fats 0g 3.15g 5%
Carbs 3.55g 19.64g 5%
Protein 0.46g 3.16g 5%
Calories 43kcal 120kcal 4%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.097mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Sodium 4mg 98mg 4%
Iron 0.02mg 0.34mg 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.48mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 150mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.038mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.133mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.819g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.03mg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.18g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 0g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 11.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.