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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.
Light beer
Light beer
2
:
6
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +381%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 4
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Apple juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 4% 3% 9% 1% 1% 4% 10% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +381%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Light beer
Light beer
4
:
6
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Light beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
Apple juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 3% 6% 4% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Light beer
Light beer
3
:
2
Apple juice
Apple juice
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Other +2552.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1367.5%
Equal in Water - 88.24
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Apple juice
11% 88%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Water: 88.24 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Other +2552.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1367.5%
Equal in Water - 88.24

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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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Light beer Apple juice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.