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Water vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Water and Light beer

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
    Water
    Water
    1
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 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 CopperCopper +166.7%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.01mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~mg

    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.
    Water
    Water
    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% 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%
    ~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
    Water
    Water
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 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 ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    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.
    Water Light beer
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Water Light beer Opinion
    Calories 0kcal 46kcal Light beer
    Protein 0g 0.25g Light beer
    Net carbs 0g 0.77g Light beer
    Carbs 0g 0.77g Light beer
    Magnesium 1mg 5mg Light beer
    Calcium 3mg 4mg Light beer
    Potassium 0mg 21mg Light beer
    Iron 0mg 0.03mg Light beer
    Sugar 0.09g Water
    Copper 0.016mg 0.006mg Water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Light beer
    Sodium 5mg 4mg Light beer
    Selenium 0.4µg Light beer
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg Light beer
    Vitamin B2 0.015mg Light beer
    Vitamin B3 0.391mg Light beer
    Vitamin B6 0.034mg Light beer
    Vitamin B12 0.02µg Light beer
    Folate 6µg Light beer
    Choline 8.8mg Light beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Water Light beer
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Water
    2%
    Light beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Water
    2%
    Light beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Light beer
    Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    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 is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.