Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 35
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 0
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 8.81
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 0
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 0.250g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, LIPTON BRISK, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon — 35 vs 46 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol 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 | 35 kcal | 46 kcal | -24% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 91.1 g | 92.9 g | -2% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.250 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.81 g | 0.770 g | +1044% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.005 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.015 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 0.391 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.034 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 6.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 8.80 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0.020 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1.00 mg | 4.00 mg | -75% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0.030 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 mg | 5.00 mg | -100% |
| Phosphorus, P | 26.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +117% |
| Potassium, K | 19.0 mg | 21.0 mg | -10% |
| Sodium, Na | 21.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +425% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.010 mg | 0.010 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0.005 mg | 0.006 mg | -17% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.146 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.400 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 147 kj | 191 kj | -23% |
| Ash | 0.120 g | 0.090 g | +33% |
| Total Sugars | 8.69 g | 0.090 g | +9556% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Fluoride, F | 72.2 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 6.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 6.00 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 6.00 g | |
| Caffeine | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 72.2 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Beverages, LIPTON BRISK, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon nutrition facts Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +425% in Beverages, LIPTON BRISK, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon Phosphorus, P +117% in Beverages, LIPTON BRISK, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon Protein -100% in Beverages, LIPTON BRISK, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon Iron, Fe -100% in Beverages, LIPTON BRISK, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon
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