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Tonic water vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tonic water and Light beer

  • Tonic water has 98 times more Sugar than Light beer. While Tonic water has 8.8g of Sugar, Light beer has only 0.09g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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 0% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
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 ZincZinc +900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.006mg

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%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 B5 ~mg
~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
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1042.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +6000%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~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.
Tonic water Light beer
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Light beer Opinion
Calories 34kcal 46kcal Light beer
Protein 0g 0.25g Light beer
Net carbs 8.8g 0.77g Tonic water
Carbs 8.8g 0.77g Tonic water
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Light beer
Calcium 1mg 4mg Light beer
Potassium 0mg 21mg Light beer
Iron 0.01mg 0.03mg Light beer
Sugar 8.8g 0.09g Light beer
Copper 0.006mg 0.006mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.01mg Tonic water
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Light beer
Sodium 12mg 4mg Light beer
Manganese 0.001mg Tonic water
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Light beer
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.391mg Light beer
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
Choline 0mg 8.8mg Light beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tonic water Light 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
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
2%
Light beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Light beer
Light beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Light beer
Light 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. 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.