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SlimFast shake vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between slimFast shake and beer?

  • SlimFast shake is richer than beer in vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin C, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • SlimFast shake's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 31% more.
  • The glycemic index of slimFast shake is lower.

We used Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +563%
Contains more IronIron +4700%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +8400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +871.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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 65% 57% 92% 17% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
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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% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1332.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.6%
Contains more OtherOther +198.5%
~equal in Water ~91.96g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient SlimFast shake Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.58mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.02µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0.041mg 23%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Phosphorus 136mg 14mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.005mg 14%
Calcium 130mg 4mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.025mg 13%
Iron 0.96mg 0.02mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.046mg 12%
Protein 6.59g 0.46g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 0.513mg 12%
Magnesium 44mg 6mg 9%
Folate 39µg 6µg 8%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.01mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.6µg 7%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.1g 0g 5%
Potassium 179mg 27mg 4%
Fats 2.88g 0g 4%
Sodium 72mg 4mg 3%
Choline 0mg 10.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.45g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0g 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Copper 0.014mg 0.005mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0.85g 3.55g 1%
Calories 58kcal 43kcal 1%
Net carbs 0.45g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
SlimFast shake 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
46%
SlimFast shake
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.