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Beer vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beer and Red Wine different?

  • Red Wine has more Iron, and Manganese than Beer.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.4%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1550%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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
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% 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% 0.12% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~86.49g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Red Wine Opinion
Calories 43kcal 85kcal Red Wine
Protein 0.46g 0.07g Beer
Net carbs 3.55g 2.61g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 2.61g Beer
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Red Wine
Calcium 4mg 8mg Red Wine
Potassium 27mg 127mg Red Wine
Iron 0.02mg 0.46mg Red Wine
Sugar 0g 0.62g Beer
Copper 0.005mg 0.011mg Red Wine
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Red Wine
Phosphorus 14mg 23mg Red Wine
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Red Wine
Manganese 0.008mg 0.132mg Red Wine
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.031mg Red Wine
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.224mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.03mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.057mg Red Wine
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Red Wine
Folate 6µg 1µg Beer
Choline 10.1mg 5.7mg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Red Wine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.