Malt beer vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between malt beer and light beer?
- Light beer contains 109 times less sugar than malt beer. Malt beer contains 9.77g of sugar, while light beer contains 0.09g.
We used Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
10.07 g
Water:
85.74 g
Other:
4.19 g
Protein:
0.25 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.77 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
6.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1207.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.6% |
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Fats
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Water
~92.88g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| 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
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| Fructose | 3.91g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.07g | 0.77g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.4mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.225mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.25g | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 46kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.07g | 0.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.77g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.02µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.