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Beer vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and sweet and sour

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin C, and copper in sweet and sour is higher than in beer.
  • Sweet and sour covers your daily need for manganese, 33% more than beer.
  • Beer contains 4 times more choline than sweet and sour. While beer contains 10.1mg of choline, sweet, and sour contains only 2.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • Sweet and sour has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +1480%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9412.5%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.4%
Contains more WaterWater +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +230.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +976.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 0.761mg 33%
Sodium 4mg 371mg 16%
Carbs 3.55g 38.22g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Copper 0.005mg 0.079mg 8%
Calories 43kcal 150kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.048mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 99mg 2%
Iron 0.02mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.187mg 2%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.093mg 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 7mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 10mg 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Choline 10.1mg 2.4mg 1%
Protein 0.46g 0.27g 0%
Fats 0g 0.02g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 38.12g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 18.75g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.