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Piña colada vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Piña colada and Light beer

  • Piña colada is higher than Light beer in Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Light beer is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.

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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 5.7% 2.4% 6.3% 7.9% 26% 3.5% 3% 0.78% 69% 3.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.1%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 16% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 7.3% 3.9% 2.2% 3.7% 10% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2842.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.8%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Piña colada Light beer Opinion
Calories 174kcal 46kcal Piña colada
Protein 0.42g 0.25g Piña colada
Fats 1.88g 0g Piña colada
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Piña colada
Net carbs 22.36g 0.77g Piña colada
Carbs 22.66g 0.77g Piña colada
Magnesium 8mg 5mg Piña colada
Calcium 8mg 4mg Piña colada
Potassium 71mg 21mg Piña colada
Iron 0.21mg 0.03mg Piña colada
Sugar 22.33g 0.09g Light beer
Fiber 0.3g 0g Piña colada
Copper 0.079mg 0.006mg Piña colada
Zinc 0.13mg 0.01mg Piña colada
Phosphorus 7mg 12mg Light beer
Sodium 6mg 4mg Light beer
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Piña colada
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Piña colada
Manganese 0.528mg Piña colada
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Piña colada
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.005mg Piña colada
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.015mg Piña colada
Vitamin B3 0.118mg 0.391mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Piña colada
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.034mg Piña colada
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Piña colada
Folate 12µg 6µg Piña colada
Choline 8.8mg Light beer
Saturated Fat 1.636g 0g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0g Piña colada
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0g Piña colada

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Piña colada Light beer
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
4%
Piña colada
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Piña colada
2%
Light beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Piña colada
Piña colada is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Piña colada
Piña colada is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/nutrients
  2. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.