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Tea vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tea and Beer

  • The amount of Manganese in Tea is higher than in Beer.
  • Tea covers your daily Manganese needs 17% more than Beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water 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.
Tea
2
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6
Beer
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +4800%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +4800%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Zinc - 0.01

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.
Tea
0
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7
Beer
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tea
1
:
3
Beer
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +1988.2%
Contains more Other +2586.7%
Equal in Water - 91.96
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 g
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +1988.2%
Contains more Other +2586.7%
Equal in Water - 91.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tea Beer Opinion
Net carbs 0.17g 3.55g Beer
Protein 0.06g 0.46g Beer
Carbs 0.17g 3.55g Beer
Calories 1kcal 43kcal Beer
Sugar 0.02g 0g Beer
Calcium 3mg 4mg Beer
Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Beer
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Beer
Phosphorus 1mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 18mg 27mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.011mg 0.005mg Tea
Manganese 0.392mg 0.008mg Tea
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.003mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.032mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tea 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%
Tea
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Tea
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.