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Beer vs. Sprite — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beer and sprite different?

  • Beer has a higher glycemic index (104) than sprite (64).

Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine types were 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
8
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%
Sprite
Sprite
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.6% 0.09% 4.1% 0.33% 1.1% 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2600%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%

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
8
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%
Sprite
Sprite
0
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% 0% 0% 0.28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2425%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Sprite
Sprite
2
10% 90%
Protein: 0.05 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 10.14 g
Water: 89.78 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +820%
Contains more OtherOther +40200%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.6%
~equal in Water ~89.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Sprite DV% diff.
Fructose 0g 5.19g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 0.4mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 3.55g 10.14g 2%
Potassium 27mg 1mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg 1%
Protein 0.46g 0.05g 1%
Magnesium 6mg 1mg 1%
Iron 0.02mg 0.11mg 1%
Calories 43kcal 40kcal 0%
Fats 0g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 10.14g N/A
Calcium 4mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 0g 8.98g N/A
Copper 0.005mg 0.001mg 0%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Sprite
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
0%
Sprite
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
1%
Sprite

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sprite
Sprite is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/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.