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Coffee vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coffee and Beer

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
    Coffee
    Coffee
    4
    :
    6
    Beer
    Beer
    Contains more Potassium +81.5%
    Contains less Sodium -50%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Manganese +187.5%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +100%
    Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
    Contains more Copper +150%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Coffee
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 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 +81.5%
    Contains less Sodium -50%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Manganese +187.5%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +100%
    Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
    Contains more Copper +150%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%

    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.
    Coffee
    Coffee
    5
    :
    4
    Beer
    Beer
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +519.5%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
    Contains more Folate +200%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Coffee
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
    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 E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +519.5%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
    Contains more Folate +200%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Coffee
    Coffee
    2
    :
    3
    Beer
    Beer
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Protein +283.3%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +757.4%
    Equal in Water - 91.96
    Coffee
    99%
    Protein: 0.12 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.39 g
    Other: 0.47 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 Fats +∞%
    Contains more Protein +283.3%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +757.4%
    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.
    Coffee Beer
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in price ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Coffee Beer Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
    Protein 0.12g 0.46g Beer
    Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
    Carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
    Calories 1kcal 43kcal Beer
    Calcium 2mg 4mg Beer
    Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Beer
    Magnesium 3mg 6mg Beer
    Phosphorus 3mg 14mg Beer
    Potassium 49mg 27mg Coffee
    Sodium 2mg 4mg Coffee
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Coffee
    Copper 0.002mg 0.005mg Beer
    Manganese 0.023mg 0.008mg Coffee
    Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
    Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
    Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.005mg Coffee
    Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.025mg Coffee
    Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.513mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.041mg Coffee
    Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.046mg Beer
    Folate 2µg 6µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
    Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Coffee
    Threonine 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
    Isoleucine 0.002mg 0mg Coffee
    Leucine 0.005mg 0mg Coffee
    Lysine 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
    Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0mg Coffee
    Valine 0.003mg 0mg Coffee
    Histidine 0.002mg 0mg Coffee
    Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Beer
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Coffee
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0g Coffee

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Coffee Beer
    Low Fats diet ok
    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
    4%
    Coffee
    3%
    Beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Coffee
    2%
    Beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Coffee
    Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Coffee
    Coffee 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 - $1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in minerals
    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 vitamins?
    ?
    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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.