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Beer vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and raisins

  • Beer contains less copper, iron, potassium, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and magnesium than raisins.
  • Raisins' daily need coverage for copper is 35% higher.
  • Raisins have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of raisins is 64, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Raisins, seedless.

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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
1
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%
Raisin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2674.1%
Contains more IronIron +9300%
Contains more CopperCopper +6260%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3637.5%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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
2
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%
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
2
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Raisin
3
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +496%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +567.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2130.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Raisin
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 Raisin DV% diff.
Fructose 0g 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.005mg 0.318mg 35%
Carbs 3.55g 79.18g 25%
Iron 0.02mg 1.88mg 23%
Potassium 27mg 749mg 21%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Calories 43kcal 299kcal 13%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.299mg 13%
Phosphorus 14mg 101mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.174mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.106mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.125mg 8%
Magnesium 6mg 32mg 6%
Calcium 4mg 50mg 5%
Protein 0.46g 3.07g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.766mg 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.22mg 2%
Fats 0g 0.46g 1%
Starch 0g 2.7g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.095mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 75.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 59.19g N/A
Sodium 4mg 11mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 11.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.051g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.037g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.