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Cranberry juice vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cranberry juice and Beer

  • Beer has less Vitamin C.
  • Cranberry juice covers your daily Vitamin C needs 47% more than Beer.

Food varieties used in this article are Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled 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 0.71% 0.9% 1.2% 3.8% 3.3% 0.82% 0.43% 0.26% 6.3% 1.1%
Beer
Beer
5
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 IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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 141% 0.48% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0.77% 3.1% 0% 0% 2.5% 0% 0.6%
Beer
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +818.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 13.52 g
Water: 86.17 g
Other: 0.21 g
Beer
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1819%
~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.
Cranberry juice Beer
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry juice Beer Opinion
Calories 54kcal 43kcal Cranberry juice
Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
Fats 0.1g 0g Cranberry juice
Vitamin C 42.3mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Net carbs 13.52g 3.55g Cranberry juice
Carbs 13.52g 3.55g Cranberry juice
Magnesium 1mg 6mg Beer
Calcium 3mg 4mg Beer
Potassium 14mg 27mg Beer
Iron 0.1mg 0.02mg Cranberry juice
Sugar 11.87g 0g Beer
Copper 0.01mg 0.005mg Cranberry juice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.01mg Cranberry juice
Phosphorus 1mg 14mg Beer
Sodium 2mg 4mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Cranberry juice
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Manganese 0.048mg 0.008mg Cranberry juice
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.041mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.041mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Cranberry juice
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Choline 1.1mg 10.1mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0g Cranberry juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0g Cranberry juice
Fructose 4.97g 0g Cranberry juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry juice 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
12%
Cranberry juice
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Cranberry juice
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Cranberry juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171903/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.