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Sugar vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar and Beer different?

    Sugars, granulated and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types were used 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.
    Sugar
    Sugar
    3
    :
    5
    Beer
    Beer
    Contains more Iron +150%
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Copper +40%
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1250%
    Contains more Manganese +100%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Equal in Selenium - 0.6
    Sugar
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
    Beer
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Contains more Iron +150%
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Copper +40%
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1250%
    Contains more Manganese +100%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Equal in Selenium - 0.6

    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.
    Sugar
    Sugar
    0
    :
    7
    Beer
    Beer
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Sugar
    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% 0% 5% 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 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
    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
    Sugar
    Sugar
    1
    :
    3
    Beer
    Beer
    Contains more Carbs +2716.3%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Water +459700%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Sugar
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 99.98 g
    Water: 0.02 g
    Other: 0 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 Carbs +2716.3%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Water +459700%
    Contains more Other +∞%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sugar Beer Opinion
    Net carbs 99.98g 3.55g Sugar
    Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
    Carbs 99.98g 3.55g Sugar
    Calories 387kcal 43kcal Sugar
    Sugar 99.8g 0g Beer
    Calcium 1mg 4mg Beer
    Iron 0.05mg 0.02mg Sugar
    Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
    Phosphorus 0mg 14mg Beer
    Potassium 2mg 27mg Beer
    Sodium 1mg 4mg Sugar
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.007mg 0.005mg Sugar
    Manganese 0.004mg 0.008mg Beer
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
    Vitamin B2 0.019mg 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?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Sugar 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%
    Sugar
    3%
    Beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Sugar
    2%
    Beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Sugar
    Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sugar
    Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Beer
    Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    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)

    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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.