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Rum vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rum and Beer

  • The amount of Copper in Rum is higher than in Beer.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof 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.
Rum
Rum
5
:
5
Beer
Beer
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +1250%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Rum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +1250%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Rum
Rum
1
:
6
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Rum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rum
Rum
1
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Other +728.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Rum
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Other +728.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum Beer Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
Carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Calories 231kcal 43kcal Rum
Calcium 0mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0.12mg 0.02mg Rum
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
Phosphorus 5mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 2mg 27mg Beer
Sodium 1mg 4mg Rum
Zinc 0.07mg 0.01mg Rum
Copper 0.05mg 0.005mg Rum
Manganese 0.018mg 0.008mg Rum
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.005mg Rum
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rum Beer
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Rum
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Rum
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.