Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT — 0.250g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT — 29 vs 52 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beverages | Alcoholic beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 52 kcal | 29 kcal | +79% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.4 g | 95.0 g | -8% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.250 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.340 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.3 g | 1.30 g | +842% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 33.5 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.025 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.048 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 3.00 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 0.040 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -91% |
| Potassium, K | 19.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -27% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 3.00 mg | -33% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.020 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.015 mg | 0.002 mg | +650% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.060 mg | 0.006 mg | +900% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 218 kj | 123 kj | +77% |
| Ash | 0.030 g | 0.110 g | -73% |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.550 g | — | |
| Glucose | 5.68 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 5.17 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 3.30 g | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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