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Light beer vs. Chocolate syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are light beer and chocolate syrup different?

  • Chocolate syrup has more copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and potassium than light beer.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate syrup is 56% higher.
  • Light beer contains 7 times more choline than chocolate syrup. While light beer contains 8.8mg of choline, chocolate syrup contains only 1.3mg.
  • Light beer has less sugar.

Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, chocolate syrup are the varieties used in this article.

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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 46% 4.2% 20% 79% 171% 20% 55% 9.4% 50% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +966.7%
Contains more IronIron +6933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +8433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +7200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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 0.67% 0% 0.4% 0% 2.3% 12% 6% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 1.3% 1.5% 0.71%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more WaterWater +199.6%
Contains more OtherOther +810.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +740%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8354.5%

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 Chocolate syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Chocolate syrup DV% diff.
Copper 0.006mg 0.512mg 56%
Iron 0.03mg 2.11mg 26%
Carbs 0.77g 65.1g 21%
Manganese 0.382mg 17%
Phosphorus 12mg 129mg 17%
Magnesium 5mg 65mg 14%
Calories 46kcal 279kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.73mg 7%
Potassium 21mg 224mg 6%
Protein 0.25g 2.1g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.05mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 72mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.519g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.006mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.4µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 6mg 2%
Fats 0g 1.13g 2%
Calcium 4mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 1.3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.286g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.77g 62.5g N/A
Sugar 0.09g 49.65g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.322mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.026g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer Chocolate syrup
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%
Light beer
2%
Chocolate syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
46%
Chocolate syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup 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 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. Chocolate syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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