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Beer vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and shallot

  • The amount of vitamin B6, iron, fiber, manganese, copper, potassium, vitamin C, folate, and phosphorus in shallot is higher than in beer.
  • Shallot covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 23% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of shallot is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Shallots, raw.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1137%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1660%
Contains more ZincZinc +3900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +403.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +443.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Shallot
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 Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.345mg 23%
Iron 0.02mg 1.2mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.292mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Potassium 27mg 334mg 9%
Copper 0.005mg 0.088mg 9%
Folate 6µg 34µg 7%
Phosphorus 14mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.29mg 5%
Carbs 3.55g 16.8g 4%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Protein 0.46g 2.5g 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Calories 43kcal 72kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.2µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.87g N/A
Sodium 4mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.02mg 0%
Choline 10.1mg 11.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.043mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.