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Malt beer vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Malt beer and Coffee different?

  • Malt beer contains less Vitamin B2 than Coffee.

Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water types were used 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 2.9% 1.2% 2.4% 1.1% 2.7% 0.27% 3% 0.65% 0.78% 1.6%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283.3%

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 9.3% 0% 0.4% 0% 1.5% 2.3% 4.2% 2.5% 5.1% 1.3% 0% 3% 2.4%
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +519.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 86% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.07 g
Water: 85.74 g
Other: 4.19 g
Coffee
3
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +791.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt beer Coffee Opinion
Calories 68kcal 1kcal Malt beer
Protein 0g 0.12g Coffee
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Malt beer
Net carbs 10.07g 0g Malt beer
Carbs 10.07g 0g Malt beer
Magnesium 4mg 3mg Malt beer
Calcium 4mg 2mg Malt beer
Potassium 27mg 49mg Coffee
Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg Malt beer
Sugar 9.77g 0g Coffee
Copper 0.008mg 0.002mg Malt beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coffee
Phosphorus 7mg 3mg Malt beer
Sodium 5mg 2mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.01mg Malt beer
Manganese 0.006mg 0.023mg Coffee
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Malt beer
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.225mg 0.191mg Malt beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.001mg Malt beer
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Malt beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Folate 4µg 2µg Malt beer
Choline 4.4mg 2.6mg Malt beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Malt beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.001g Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Fructose 3.91g 0g Malt beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt beer Coffee
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%
Malt beer
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Malt beer
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt beer
Malt beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt beer
Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt beer
Malt beer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt beer
Malt beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Malt beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174141/nutrients
  2. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.