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Beer vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beer and Spread?

  • Beer has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, and Choline than Spread.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 46% higher.
  • Beer contains less Sodium.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types in this comparison.

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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
:
9
Spread
Spread
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.4%
Contains more Potassium +307.4%
Contains more Zinc +10100%
Contains more Copper +2500%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.4%
Contains more Potassium +307.4%
Contains more Zinc +10100%
Contains more Copper +2500%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%

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
Beer
1
:
10
Spread
Spread
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +948.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +948.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Spread
Spread
Contains more Water +52.6%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Protein +1565.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +236.3%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Water +52.6%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Protein +1565.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +236.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Spread Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 11.74g Spread
Protein 0.46g 7.66g Spread
Fats 0g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 3.55g 11.94g Spread
Calories 43kcal 235kcal Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 4mg 12mg Spread
Iron 0.02mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Spread
Phosphorus 14mg 59mg Spread
Potassium 27mg 110mg Spread
Sodium 4mg 1013mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.005mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.008mg 0.026mg Spread
Selenium 0.6µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.134mg Spread
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 6µg 2µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0mg 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0mg 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0mg 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0mg 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 5.977g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.