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Black tea vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black tea and Beer different?

  • Black tea is higher than Beer in Manganese.

Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types were used in this article.

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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.
Black tea
Black tea
5
:
4
Beer
Beer
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2637.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.02
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2637.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.02

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.
Black tea
Black tea
0
:
7
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Black tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
1
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1083.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.96
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1083.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Beer Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 3.55g Beer
Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
Carbs 0.3g 3.55g Beer
Calories 1kcal 43kcal Beer
Calcium 0mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0.02mg 0.02mg
Magnesium 3mg 6mg Beer
Phosphorus 1mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 37mg 27mg Black tea
Sodium 3mg 4mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Black tea
Copper 0.01mg 0.005mg Black tea
Manganese 0.219mg 0.008mg Black tea
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 5µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Beer
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Black tea
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/nutrients
  2. 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.