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Beer vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and white chocolate

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin K, and selenium in white chocolate is higher than in beer.
  • White chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 97% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of white chocolate is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +959.3%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +7300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
~equal in Manganese ~0.008mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1028%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +6973.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1176.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1568.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.412g 88%
Fats 0g 32.09g 49%
Calories 43kcal 539kcal 25%
Phosphorus 14mg 176mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.56µg 23%
Calcium 4mg 199mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.282mg 20%
Carbs 3.55g 59.24g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.608mg 11%
Protein 0.46g 5.87g 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg 8%
Potassium 27mg 286mg 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.013g 7%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.74mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.96mg 6%
Copper 0.005mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.063mg 5%
Choline 10.1mg 29.5mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 90mg 4%
Iron 0.02mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.745mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.056mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.008mg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.