Coffee vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coffee and light beer?
- The amount of caffeine in coffee is higher than in light beer.
We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +238.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
0.25 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.77 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
6.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1197.9% |
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Water
~92.88g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 40mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Calories | 1kcal | 46kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.77g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.77g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.002mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.002g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Light beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Light beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.