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Wasabi vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between wasabi and beer

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium in wasabi is higher than in beer.
  • Wasabi covers your daily need for vitamin C, 47% more than beer.
  • Wasabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Beer
2
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 +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2003.7%
Contains more IronIron +5050%
Contains more CopperCopper +3000%
Contains more ZincZinc +16100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +471.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4787.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%

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.
Wasabi
8
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Beer
2
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +495.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Beer
2
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +943.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +563.1%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0mg 47%
Fiber 7.8g 0g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.046mg 18%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.008mg 17%
Copper 0.155mg 0.005mg 17%
Potassium 568mg 27mg 16%
Zinc 1.62mg 0.01mg 15%
Magnesium 69mg 6mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 0.02mg 13%
Calcium 128mg 4mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.005mg 11%
Protein 4.8g 0.46g 9%
Phosphorus 80mg 14mg 9%
Carbs 23.54g 3.55g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.025mg 7%
Folate 18µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.041mg 3%
Calories 109kcal 43kcal 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.513mg 1%
Sodium 17mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Fats 0.63g 0g 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.