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Vanilla extract vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between vanilla extract and beer

  • The amount of manganese, copper, and vitamin B2 in vanilla extract is higher than in beer.
  • The amount of sugar in beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vanilla extract 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Beer
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +448.1%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +1340%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.3%
Contains more OtherOther +759.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +666.7%
Contains more WaterWater +74.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Beer Opinion
Calories 288kcal 43kcal Vanilla extract
Protein 0.06g 0.46g Beer
Fats 0.06g 0g Vanilla extract
Net carbs 12.65g 3.55g Vanilla extract
Carbs 12.65g 3.55g Vanilla extract
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Calcium 11mg 4mg Vanilla extract
Potassium 148mg 27mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.12mg 0.02mg Vanilla extract
Sugar 12.65g 0g Beer
Copper 0.072mg 0.005mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg 0.01mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 6mg 14mg Beer
Sodium 9mg 4mg Beer
Manganese 0.23mg 0.008mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.025mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.046mg Beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Choline 10.1mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $6)
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)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.