Milk vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between milk and beer
- Beer has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 19% more than beer.
- The glycemic index of beer is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3025% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +455.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +578.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +780.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +451.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +632.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +437.3% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.02µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 4mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.025mg | 12% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 0.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0.6µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.513mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 10.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 3.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 3.55g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.6)