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

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Significant differences between Light beer and Cranberry juice

  • The amount of Vitamin C in Cranberry juice is higher than in Light beer.
  • Cranberry juice covers your daily Vitamin C needs 47% more than Light beer.
  • Cranberry juice has 8 times less Choline than Light beer. Light beer has 8.8mg of Choline, while Cranberry juice has 1.1mg.
  • Light beer contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled.

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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
5
:
5
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Cranberry juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 7% 2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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
6
:
5
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +853.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Cranberry 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% 5% 0% 141% 0% 0% 1% 4% 0% 0% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +853.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Light beer
Light beer
3
:
2
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2804.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1655.8%
Equal in Water - 86.17
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Cranberry juice
14% 86%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 13.52 g
Water: 86.17 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2804.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1655.8%
Equal in Water - 86.17

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 Cranberry juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Cranberry juice Opinion
Net carbs 0.77g 13.52g Cranberry juice
Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
Fats 0g 0.1g Cranberry juice
Carbs 0.77g 13.52g Cranberry juice
Calories 46kcal 54kcal Cranberry juice
Fructose 4.97g Cranberry juice
Sugar 0.09g 11.87g Light beer
Calcium 4mg 3mg Light beer
Iron 0.03mg 0.1mg Cranberry juice
Magnesium 5mg 1mg Light beer
Phosphorus 12mg 1mg Light beer
Potassium 21mg 14mg Light beer
Sodium 4mg 2mg Cranberry juice
Zinc 0.01mg 0.03mg Cranberry juice
Copper 0.006mg 0.01mg Cranberry juice
Manganese 0.048mg Cranberry juice
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Light beer
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Cranberry juice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin C 0mg 42.3mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0mg Light beer
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.041mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Light beer
Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Cranberry juice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.009g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.019g Cranberry juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.059g Cranberry juice

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Light beer Cranberry juice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Cranberry juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
2%
Cranberry juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.
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. Cranberry juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171903/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.