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Lemonade vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lemonade and beer?

  • Beer contains less sugar.
  • Lemonade has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this comparison.

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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 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 6% 7% 0.55% 0.86% 0.52% 0.65% 0.55%
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 IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~equal in Calcium ~4mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 13% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 1.5% 4.8% 0.3% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +2425%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 g
Other: 0.12 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 FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3258.3%
~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.
Lemonade Beer
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemonade Beer Opinion
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Beer
Protein 0.07g 0.46g Beer
Fats 0.04g 0g Lemonade
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0mg Lemonade
Net carbs 10.42g 3.55g Lemonade
Carbs 10.42g 3.55g Lemonade
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Beer
Calcium 4mg 4mg
Potassium 15mg 27mg Beer
Iron 0.16mg 0.02mg Lemonade
Sugar 9.98g 0g Beer
Copper 0.021mg 0.005mg Lemonade
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Lemonade
Phosphorus 2mg 14mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Lemonade
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Lemonade
Manganese 0.005mg 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.005mg Lemonade
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.016mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.046mg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Folate 1µg 6µg Beer
Choline 0.4mg 10.1mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0.006g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Lemonade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.013g 0g Lemonade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemonade 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
2%
Lemonade
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Lemonade
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.