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Beer vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and tomato sauce

  • The amount of copper, iron, vitamin E, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B5 in tomato sauce is higher than in beer.
  • Tomato sauce covers your daily copper needs 12% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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
1
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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +4700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1312.5%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +653.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.9mg

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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more OtherOther +111%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
~equal in Water ~91.28g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Tomato sauce
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Tomato sauce DV% diff.
Copper 0.005mg 0.115mg 12%
Iron 0.02mg 0.96mg 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.44mg 10%
Potassium 27mg 297mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.309mg 5%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.113mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.098mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.065mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.991mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.024mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.67g 2%
Phosphorus 14mg 27mg 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.22mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Calories 43kcal 24kcal 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g 1%
Calcium 4mg 14mg 1%
Protein 0.46g 1.2g 1%
Carbs 3.55g 5.31g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 3.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.56g N/A
Sodium 4mg 11mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.041g 0%
Choline 10.1mg 9.9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Tomato sauce
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
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.