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Light beer vs. Malt beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Light beer and Malt beer?

    We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade types 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.
    Light beer
    Light beer
    4
    :
    3
    Malt beer
    Malt beer
    Contains more Magnesium +25%
    Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Selenium +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +28.6%
    Contains more Copper +33.3%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Iron - 0.03
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Light beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
    Malt beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% 1% 1% 3% 1% 2%
    Contains more Magnesium +25%
    Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Selenium +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +28.6%
    Contains more Copper +33.3%
    Equal in Calcium - 4
    Equal in Iron - 0.03
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01

    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
    5
    :
    4
    Malt beer
    Malt beer
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
    Contains more Folate +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
    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%
    Malt 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% 1% 0% 10% 2% 3% 5% 3% 6% 3% 2% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
    Contains more Folate +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Light beer
    Light beer
    3
    :
    1
    Malt beer
    Malt beer
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Other +45.6%
    Contains more Carbs +1207.8%
    Equal in Water - 85.74
    Light beer
    93% 6%
    Protein: 0.25 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.77 g
    Water: 92.88 g
    Other: 6.1 g
    Malt beer
    10% 86% 4%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 10.07 g
    Water: 85.74 g
    Other: 4.19 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Other +45.6%
    Contains more Carbs +1207.8%
    Equal in Water - 85.74

    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 Malt beer
    Lower in Glycemic Index 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
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Light beer Malt beer Opinion
    Net carbs 0.77g 10.07g Malt beer
    Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
    Carbs 0.77g 10.07g Malt beer
    Calories 46kcal 68kcal Malt beer
    Fructose 3.91g Malt beer
    Sugar 0.09g 9.77g Light beer
    Calcium 4mg 4mg
    Iron 0.03mg 0.03mg
    Magnesium 5mg 4mg Light beer
    Phosphorus 12mg 7mg Light beer
    Potassium 21mg 27mg Malt beer
    Sodium 4mg 5mg Light beer
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.006mg 0.008mg Malt beer
    Manganese 0.006mg Malt beer
    Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Light beer
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Malt beer
    Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Malt beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.006mg Malt beer
    Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.01mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.225mg Light beer
    Vitamin B5 0.041mg Malt beer
    Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.022mg Light beer
    Folate 6µg 4µg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.01µg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Light beer Malt beer
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    2%
    Malt beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Light beer
    2%
    Malt beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Malt beer
    Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Light beer
    Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.68g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Light beer
    Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    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.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Malt beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174141/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.