White bread vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between white bread and beer
- Beer has less iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- White bread's daily need coverage for iron is 45% more.
- White bread has 123 times more sodium than beer. White bread has 490mg of sodium, while beer has 4mg.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index than white bread.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1920% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +872% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +831.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1207.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
0.46 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
3.55 g
Water:
91.96 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1823.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1292.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +152.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.61mg | 0.02mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.005mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 0.6µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 0.513mg | 27% |
| Folate | 111µg | 6µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.008mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.025mg | 17% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 0.46g | 17% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 3.55g | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 0g | 15% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0g | 11% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 43kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.005mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 0g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 10.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 3.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)