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SlimFast shake vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between SlimFast shake and Light beer

  • Light beer has less Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • SlimFast shake's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 31% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan 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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
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 +780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +752.4%
Contains more IronIron +3100%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1033.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1025%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.8%
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
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2536%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +351.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0.77g
~equal in 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.
SlimFast shake Light beer
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient SlimFast shake Light beer Opinion
Calories 58kcal 46kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 6.59g 0.25g SlimFast shake
Fats 2.88g 0g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0.45g 0.77g Light beer
Carbs 0.85g 0.77g SlimFast shake
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Light beer
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 44mg 5mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 130mg 4mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 179mg 21mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.96mg 0.03mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0.6g 0.09g Light beer
Fiber 0.4g 0g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.014mg 0.006mg SlimFast shake
Zinc 0.85mg 0.01mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 136mg 12mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 72mg 4mg Light beer
Vitamin A 565IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 4.58mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Selenium 4.5µg 0.4µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.005mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.015mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 0.391mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 1.195mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.034mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.02µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Folate 39µg 6µg SlimFast shake
Choline 0mg 8.8mg Light beer
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g 0g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
SlimFast shake 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
46%
SlimFast shake
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
2%
Light beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. 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.