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Distilled beverage vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Distilled beverage and Beer

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof 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% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
    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 +100%
    Contains more CopperCopper +320%
    Contains more ZincZinc +300%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1250%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
    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.
    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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Beer
    7
    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 B1Vitamin B1 +20%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3846.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    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 OtherOther +793.3%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +3450%
    Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Distilled beverage Beer Opinion
    Calories 250kcal 43kcal Distilled beverage
    Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
    Net carbs 0.1g 3.55g Beer
    Carbs 0.1g 3.55g Beer
    Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
    Calcium 0mg 4mg Beer
    Potassium 2mg 27mg Beer
    Iron 0.04mg 0.02mg Distilled beverage
    Copper 0.021mg 0.005mg Distilled beverage
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Distilled beverage
    Phosphorus 4mg 14mg Beer
    Sodium 1mg 4mg Distilled beverage
    Manganese 0.018mg 0.008mg Distilled beverage
    Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.005mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.025mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0.013mg 0.513mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.041mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.046mg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
    Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
    Choline 0mg 10.1mg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Distilled beverage Beer
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Distilled beverage
    3%
    Beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Distilled beverage
    2%
    Beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    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.

    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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.