Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Beer VS Light Beer

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Beer	11%	0%	89%
Light Beer	13%	0%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Beer	Light Beer	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.1% 61kcal	1.4% 41kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0% 0g	0% 0g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	0% 0g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.87% 5.03g	1.8% 2.32g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	0.18% 0.13g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0% 0g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0g	% 0.13g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	0% 0g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.16% 0.65g	0.61% 0.34g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Beer	Light Beer	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	0.59% 0.007mg	0.59% 0.007mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.73% 0.035mg	1.64% 0.021mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.54% 0.73mg	3.46% 0.55mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.16% 0.058mg	0.85% 0.043mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5% 0.065mg	3.7% 0.048mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	2.13% 8.5μg	2.13% 8.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	1.2% 0.028μg	1.2% 0.028μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Beer	Light Beer	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.57% 5.67mg	0.57% 5.67mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	0.79% 0.007mg	0.94% 0.009mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	1.57% 62.7μg	1.6% 64.2μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	0.35% 0.028mg	0.53% 0.043mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.02% 8.5mg	1.7% 7.1mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	0.49% 0.011mg	0.37% 0.009mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	2.83% 20mg	2.43% 17mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	1.13% 38.3mg	0.88% 29.8mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.55% 0.85μg	1.03% 0.57μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	0.38% 5.67mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	0.13% 0.014mg	0.13% 0.014mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.52% 130g	3.63% 134g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Beer VS Light Beer per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Beer versus 5 oz of Light Beer to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Beer vs Light Beer:

• 5 ounces of Beer have 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Light Beer.
• Both Regular Beer as well as Light Beer have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Beer vs Light Beer:

• Both Regular Beer and Light Beer have similar amounts of minerals per 5 oz
• Both Beer and Light Beer contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Light Beer lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus
• Both Regular Beer as well as Light Beer lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Copper, Fluoride, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Beer have 2.2 times more Carbohydrate than Light Beer.
• 5 ounces of Light Beer provide inadequate amounts of Carbohydrate
• Both Regular Beer as well as Light Beer provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6, Fiber and Protein in five ounces.