Malt beverage 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 0.210g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT — 29 vs 37 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Malt beverage, includes non-alcoholic beer 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 | Malt beverage | Alcoholic beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 37 kcal | 29 kcal | +28% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 91.2 g | 95.0 g | -4% |
| Protein | 0.210 g | 0.250 g | -16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.120 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.05 g | 1.30 g | +519% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.024 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.015 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.016 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.048 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.11 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.037 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.027 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 14.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 10.1 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 | 7.00 mg | 3.00 mg | +133% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.060 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 7.00 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 16.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +45% |
| Potassium, K | 8.00 mg | 26.0 mg | -69% |
| Sodium, Na | 13.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +333% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.020 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.008 mg | 0.002 mg | +300% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | 0.006 mg | +117% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.20 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 156 kj | 123 kj | +27% |
| Ash | 0.120 g | 0.110 g | +9% |
| Total Sugars | 8.05 g | — | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 14.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 14.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.00 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) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.021 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.012 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 | 0.056 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 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 | 0.300 g | 3.30 g | -91% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Like this comparison?
Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.