Ice cream vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ice cream and beer different?
- Ice cream is higher than beer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin A, zinc, and potassium.
- Ice cream covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than beer.
- Beer is lower in saturated fat.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index (104) than ice cream (62).
Ice creams, vanilla and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +637% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1317.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +342.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +660.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +564.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0g | 31% |
| Fats | 11g | 0g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.025mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.02µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 14mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 43kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0g | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 3.55g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 0.46g | 6% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 10.1mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.513mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 3.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)