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Light beer vs. Rice milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between light beer and rice milk?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin A, and phosphorus in rice milk is higher than in light beer.
  • Rice milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 25% more.
  • Rice milk contains 4 times less choline than light beer. Light beer contains 8.8mg of choline, while rice milk contains 2.1mg.
  • Light beer has less sugar.
  • Light beer has a lower glycemic index (0) than rice milk (79).

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol and Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened 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.
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 7.9% 35% 2.4% 7.5% 12% 3.5% 24% 5.1% 37% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%

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% 21% 9.4% 15% 6.8% 33% 7.3% 8.8% 9% 79% 0.5% 1.5% 1.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +319%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.39mg

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% 89%
Protein: 0.28 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 9.17 g
Water: 89.28 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more OtherOther +1933.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1090.9%
~equal in Water ~89.28g

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 Rice milk
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Rice milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.63µg 25%
Manganese 0.282mg 12%
Calcium 4mg 118mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.142mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Phosphorus 12mg 56mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 42IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg 3%
Carbs 0.77g 9.17g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.146mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.2µg 3%
Copper 0.006mg 0.037mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.625g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.027mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.313g 2%
Sodium 4mg 39mg 2%
Iron 0.03mg 0.2mg 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.13mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Magnesium 5mg 11mg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 2.1mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.97g 1%
Calories 46kcal 47kcal 0%
Protein 0.25g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 0.77g 8.87g N/A
Potassium 21mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.09g 5.28g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.039mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Light beer Rice milk
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
15%
Rice milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
15%
Rice milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice milk
Rice milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice milk
Rice milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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. Rice milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171942/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.