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 36 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon 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 | 36 kcal | 29 kcal | +24% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 91.2 g | 95.0 g | -4% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.250 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.09 g | 1.30 g | +599% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 3.00 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 36.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +227% |
| Potassium, K | 19.0 mg | 26.0 mg | -27% |
| Sodium, Na | 21.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +600% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.060 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.008 mg | 0.002 mg | +300% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.131 mg | 0.006 mg | +2083% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 152 kj | 123 kj | +24% |
| Ash | 0.120 g | 0.110 g | +9% |
| Total Sugars | 9.09 g | — | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | 89.9 ug | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 3.30 g | |
| Caffeine | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 89.9 mg | — | |
* 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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