Instant coffee vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between instant coffee and light beer
- Light beer has less caffeine than instant coffee.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.34 g
Water:
99.09 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 ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1197.9% |
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Fats
~0g
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 26mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 2kcal | 46kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.236mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.34g | 0.77g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.34g | 0.77g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.002g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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 vitamins?
Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.