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Beer vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beer and Vodka

    Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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
    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%
    Vodka
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2600%
    Contains more IronIron +100%
    Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more CopperCopper +100%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

    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
    7
    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%
    Vodka
    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% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.1%
    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 +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Beer
    3
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    Vodka
    1
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
    Contains more OtherOther +728.8%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Beer Vodka Opinion
    Calories 43kcal 231kcal Vodka
    Protein 0.46g 0g Beer
    Net carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
    Carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
    Magnesium 6mg 0mg Beer
    Calcium 4mg 0mg Beer
    Potassium 27mg 1mg Beer
    Iron 0.02mg 0.01mg Beer
    Copper 0.005mg 0.01mg Vodka
    Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Beer
    Phosphorus 14mg 5mg Beer
    Sodium 4mg 1mg Vodka
    Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Beer
    Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.007mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
    Choline 10.1mg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Vodka
    Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Vodka
    Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
    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?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.