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Light beer vs. Liqueur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Light beer and Liqueur

  • Light beer has less Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Liqueur.
  • Liqueur covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than Light beer.
  • Light beer has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof.

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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 1.4% 4.8% 2.8% 4.9% 13% 4.4% 21% 12% 0.78% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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% 37% 9% 0% 2.8% 13% 1.5% 5.2% 2.5% 10% 3.3% 1.5% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.1mg

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
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +99.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1020%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2614.3%
Contains more OtherOther +131.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Liqueur Opinion
Calories 46kcal 327kcal Liqueur
Protein 0.25g 2.8g Liqueur
Fats 0g 15.7g Liqueur
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Liqueur
Net carbs 0.77g 20.9g Liqueur
Carbs 0.77g 20.9g Liqueur
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Light beer
Magnesium 5mg 2mg Light beer
Calcium 4mg 16mg Liqueur
Potassium 21mg 32mg Liqueur
Iron 0.03mg 0.13mg Liqueur
Sugar 0.09g 19.76g Light beer
Copper 0.006mg 0.04mg Liqueur
Zinc 0.01mg 0.16mg Liqueur
Phosphorus 12mg 50mg Liqueur
Sodium 4mg 92mg Light beer
Vitamin A 0IU 620IU Liqueur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 173µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0mg 0.45mg Liqueur
Manganese 0.006mg Liqueur
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.011mg Liqueur
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.057mg Liqueur
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.078mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.087mg Liqueur
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.011mg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.08µg Liqueur
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Liqueur
Folate 6µg 2µg Light beer
Choline 8.8mg 8.1mg Light beer
Saturated Fat 0g 9.664g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.458g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.669g Liqueur
Tryptophan 0.04mg Liqueur
Threonine 0.127mg Liqueur
Isoleucine 0.17mg Liqueur
Leucine 0.275mg Liqueur
Lysine 0.223mg Liqueur
Methionine 0.07mg Liqueur
Phenylalanine 0.136mg Liqueur
Valine 0.188mg Liqueur
Histidine 0.076mg Liqueur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer Liqueur
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
7%
Liqueur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
7%
Liqueur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.