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Light beer vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Light beer and Iced tea

    Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 1.7% 0% 2.7% 1.6% 15% 2.7% 17% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
    Contains more ZincZinc +500%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
    ~equal in Potassium ~19mg

    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

    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
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 9.09 g
    Water: 91.18 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +-2359.3%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +1080.5%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~91.18g

    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 Iced tea
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Light beer Iced tea Opinion
    Calories 46kcal 36kcal Light beer
    Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
    Net carbs 0.77g 9.09g Iced tea
    Carbs 0.77g 9.09g Iced tea
    Magnesium 5mg 1mg Light beer
    Calcium 4mg 3mg Light beer
    Potassium 21mg 19mg Light beer
    Iron 0.03mg 0mg Light beer
    Sugar 0.09g 9.09g Light beer
    Copper 0.006mg 0.008mg Iced tea
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg Iced tea
    Phosphorus 12mg 36mg Iced tea
    Sodium 4mg 21mg Light beer
    Manganese 0.131mg Iced tea
    Selenium 0.4µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg Light beer
    Vitamin B2 0.015mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.391mg Light beer
    Vitamin B6 0.034mg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg Light beer
    Folate 6µg Light beer
    Choline 8.8mg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Light beer Iced tea
    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%
    Iced tea
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Light beer
    4%
    Iced tea

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Light beer
    Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Light beer
    Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Iced tea
    Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Iced tea
    Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    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.

    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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.