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Corn raw vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn raw and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B5, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and manganese in corn raw is higher than in beer.
  • Corn raw covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 14% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of corn raw is 52.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +900%
Contains more IronIron +2500%
Contains more CopperCopper +980%
Contains more ZincZinc +4500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1937.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Beer
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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% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1648.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +610.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +539.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn raw Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.041mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.005mg 13%
Phosphorus 89mg 14mg 11%
Folate 42µg 6µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.513mg 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.008mg 7%
Potassium 270mg 27mg 7%
Magnesium 37mg 6mg 7%
Iron 0.52mg 0.02mg 6%
Protein 3.27g 0.46g 6%
Copper 0.054mg 0.005mg 5%
Carbs 18.7g 3.55g 5%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.01mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.046mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0g 3%
Choline 23mg 10.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 0g 2%
Calories 86kcal 43kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.025mg 2%
Fats 1.35g 0g 2%
Starch 5.7g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.325g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 0g 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 3.55g N/A
Calcium 2mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 6.26g 0g N/A
Sodium 15mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Beer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.