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Tonic water vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tonic water and Beer different?

    Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
    Beer
    8
    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 CopperCopper +20%
    Contains more ZincZinc +900%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +100%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

    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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Beer
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.8 g
    Water: 91.1 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Beer
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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 CarbsCarbs +147.9%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +3930%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~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.
    Tonic water Beer
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium 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 Tonic water Beer Opinion
    Calories 34kcal 43kcal Beer
    Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
    Net carbs 8.8g 3.55g Tonic water
    Carbs 8.8g 3.55g Tonic water
    Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
    Calcium 1mg 4mg Beer
    Potassium 0mg 27mg Beer
    Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Beer
    Sugar 8.8g 0g Beer
    Copper 0.006mg 0.005mg Tonic water
    Zinc 0.1mg 0.01mg Tonic water
    Phosphorus 0mg 14mg Beer
    Sodium 12mg 4mg Beer
    Manganese 0.001mg 0.008mg Beer
    Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.041mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
    Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
    Choline 0mg 10.1mg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Tonic water Beer
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Tonic water
    3%
    Beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Tonic water
    2%
    Beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Beer
    Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
    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?
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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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.