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Beer vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and saltine cracker

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, copper, and phosphorus in saltine cracker is higher than in beer.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily iron needs 96% more than beer.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.9%
Contains more IronIron +38500%
Contains more CopperCopper +2800%
Contains more ZincZinc +9300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +707.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7862.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3466.7%

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1013.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +851.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +2604.7%
Contains more OtherOther +83.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2182.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2218.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Saltine cracker
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 Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 43kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 0.46g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 0g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Net carbs 3.55g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 3.55g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 6mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 4mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 27mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 0.02mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0g 0.38g Beer
Fiber 0g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.005mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.01mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 14mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 4mg 849mg Beer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.008mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 0.6µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 6µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 10.1mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0g 0.244g Beer
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.142g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.685g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.