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Light beer vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Light beer and Distilled beverage different?

    Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof types were 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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +33.3%
    Contains more CopperCopper +250%
    Contains more ZincZinc +300%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

    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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2907.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3300%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~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
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +670%
    Contains more WaterWater +45.4%
    Contains more OtherOther +490.2%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    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 Distilled beverage
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Light beer Distilled beverage Opinion
    Calories 46kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
    Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
    Net carbs 0.77g 0.1g Light beer
    Carbs 0.77g 0.1g Light beer
    Magnesium 5mg 0mg Light beer
    Calcium 4mg 0mg Light beer
    Potassium 21mg 2mg Light beer
    Iron 0.03mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Sugar 0.09g 0g Distilled beverage
    Copper 0.006mg 0.021mg Distilled beverage
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Phosphorus 12mg 4mg Light beer
    Sodium 4mg 1mg Distilled beverage
    Manganese 0.018mg Distilled beverage
    Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.006mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.004mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.013mg Light beer
    Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.001mg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Light beer
    Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
    Choline 8.8mg 0mg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Light beer Distilled beverage
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Distilled beverage
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Light beer
    1%
    Distilled beverage

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Light beer
    Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.