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Light beer vs. Beverages, Energy drink, AMP — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between light beer and beverages, Energy drink, AMP

  • Light beer has less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than beverages, Energy drink, AMP.
  • Beverages, Energy drink, AMP covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 25% more than light beer.
  • Light beer has 29 times more choline than beverages, Energy drink, AMP. While light beer has 8.8mg of choline, beverages, Energy drink, AMP has only 0.3mg.
  • Light beer has less sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, Energy drink, AMP.

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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 2.1% 3.9% 0.26% 0.75% 1.7% 0% 7.3% 3.5% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.3% 78% 38% 60% 46% 75% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 12.08 g
Water: 87.3 g
Other: 0.29 g
Contains more OtherOther +2003.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1468.8%
~equal in Protein ~0.25g
~equal in Water ~87.3g

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 Beverages, Energy drink, AMP
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Beverages, Energy drink, AMP DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.34mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.6µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 2mg 10%
Caffeine 0mg 31mg 8%
Carbs 0.77g 12.08g 4%
Choline 8.8mg 0.3mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.025mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 27mg 1%
Phosphorus 12mg 17mg 1%
Potassium 21mg 3mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 13mg 1%
Calories 46kcal 46kcal 0%
Protein 0.25g 0.25g 0%
Fats 0g 0.08g 0%
Net carbs 0.77g 12.08g N/A
Magnesium 5mg 3mg 0%
Iron 0.03mg 0.02mg 0%
Sugar 0.09g 12.08g N/A
Copper 0.006mg 0.005mg 0%
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer Beverages, Energy drink, AMP
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Beverages, Energy drink, AMP
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
2%
Beverages, Energy drink, AMP

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Light beer
Light beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beverages, Energy drink, AMP
Beverages, Energy drink, AMP is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beverages, Energy drink, AMP
Beverages, Energy drink, AMP 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 Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beverages, Energy drink, AMP - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174171/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.