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Beer vs. V8 juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and v8 juice

  • Beer contains less vitamin C than v8 juice.
  • V8 juice's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 33% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • V8 juice has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of v8 juice is 43, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and CAMPBELL'S, V8 100% Vegetable Juice.

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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
7
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 0% 4.8% 17% 11% 0% 0% 0% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +614.8%
Contains more IronIron +1400%

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
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%
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 99% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
1
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 4.12 g
Water: 93.9 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more OtherOther +247.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~93.9g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer V8 juice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer V8 juice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 29.6mg 33%
Sodium 4mg 173mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 193mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Iron 0.02mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 14mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Calories 43kcal 21kcal 1%
Protein 0.46g 0.82g 1%
Copper 0.005mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 4.12g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 3.32g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.29g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer V8 juice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
V8 juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
6%
V8 juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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

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.