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Edible mushroom vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edible mushroom and beer

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and iron in edible mushroom is higher than in beer.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need for copper, 35% more than beer.
  • Edible mushroom contains 52 times more zinc than beer. While edible mushroom contains 0.52mg of zinc, beer contains only 0.01mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1077.8%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +6260%
Contains more ZincZinc +5100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +603.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +571.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +368.6%
~equal in Carbs ~3.55g
~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.
Edible mushroom Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Beer Opinion
Calories 22kcal 43kcal Beer
Protein 3.09g 0.46g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.34g 0g Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Net carbs 2.26g 3.55g Beer
Carbs 3.26g 3.55g Beer
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 6mg Edible mushroom
Calcium 3mg 4mg Beer
Potassium 318mg 27mg Edible mushroom
Iron 0.5mg 0.02mg Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 0g Beer
Fiber 1g 0g Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg 0.005mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Phosphorus 86mg 14mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 4mg Beer
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.008mg Edible mushroom
Selenium 9.3µg 0.6µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.005mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.025mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.513mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.041mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.046mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.02µg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 6µg Edible mushroom
Choline 17.3mg 10.1mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Beer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0g Edible mushroom
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g 0g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.