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Light beer vs. Apple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Light beer and Apple juice

  • Light beer contains 5 times more Choline than Apple juice. Light beer contains 8.8mg of Choline, while Apple juice contains 1.8mg.
  • Light beer contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid.

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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 3.6% 1.2% 1.9% 1.1% 2% 0.27% 5.1% 0.52% 0% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 2.4% 8.9% 4.5% 4% 0.55% 3% 0.52% 9.7% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +381%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~5mg
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.5% 7.3% 0% 7.8% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 4.8%
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 3% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 5.3% 3.9% 1.4% 2.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 0% 0.98%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Water: 88.24 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more OtherOther +2552.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1367.5%
~equal in Water ~88.24g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Apple juice Opinion
Calories 46kcal 46kcal
Protein 0.25g 0.1g Light beer
Fats 0g 0.13g Apple juice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Apple juice
Net carbs 0.77g 11.1g Apple juice
Carbs 0.77g 11.3g Apple juice
Magnesium 5mg 5mg
Calcium 4mg 8mg Apple juice
Potassium 21mg 101mg Apple juice
Iron 0.03mg 0.12mg Apple juice
Sugar 0.09g 9.62g Light beer
Fiber 0g 0.2g Apple juice
Copper 0.006mg 0.012mg Apple juice
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Apple juice
Phosphorus 12mg 7mg Light beer
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Apple juice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.074mg Apple juice
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.021mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.017mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.073mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple juice
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.018mg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Light beer
Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
Choline 8.8mg 1.8mg Light beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.022g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.039g Apple juice
Fructose 5.73g Apple juice

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer Apple juice
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Light beer
2%
Apple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
4%
Apple juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple juice
Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/nutrients
  2. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/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.