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Blueberry vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between blueberries and beer

  • The amount of vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, and copper in blueberries is higher than in beer.
  • Blueberries cover your daily need for vitamin K, 16% more than beer.
  • The amount of sugar in beer is lower.
  • Blueberries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of blueberries is 53, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blueberries, raw and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1040%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~equal in Magnesium ~6mg

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.
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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1652.2%
~equal in Water ~91.96g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0µg 16%
Manganese 0.336mg 0.008mg 14%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Fructose 4.97g 0g 6%
Copper 0.057mg 0.005mg 6%
Carbs 14.49g 3.55g 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.005mg 3%
Iron 0.28mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.041mg 2%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0g 1%
Choline 6mg 10.1mg 1%
Fats 0.33g 0g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.513mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.025mg 1%
Protein 0.74g 0.46g 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Calories 57kcal 43kcal 1%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.01mg 1%
Potassium 77mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 3.55g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 6mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 9.96g 0g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0g 0%
Phosphorus 12mg 14mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.046mg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Beer
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
11%
Blueberry
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.