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Beer vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beer and puff pastry

  • Beer contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin K, folate, and copper than puff pastry.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for puff pastry is 43% higher.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than puff pastry.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.6%
Contains more IronIron +12900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +5300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6087.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3983.3%

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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +816.7%
~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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +1142.7%
Contains more OtherOther +303%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1508.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1187.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Puff pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 22.228g 148%
Fats 0g 38.5g 59%
Selenium 0.6µg 24.5µg 43%
Iron 0.02mg 2.6mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.323mg 27%
Calories 43kcal 558kcal 26%
Saturated fat 0g 5.502g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.828g 22%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.495mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 3.8mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.258mg 18%
Carbs 3.55g 45.7g 14%
Protein 0.46g 7.4g 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 16.3µg 14%
Copper 0.005mg 0.115mg 12%
Folate 6µg 55µg 12%
Sodium 4mg 253mg 11%
Phosphorus 14mg 60mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.54mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 10mg 1%
Choline 10.1mg 6.2mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 62mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.502g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.