Beer vs. Apple Cider
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Apple Cider
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
apple cider
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and apple cider:
- Apple cider has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than apple cider.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple Cider (Apple cider) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
| Beer | Apple Cider | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 97% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than apple cider - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple cider has more dietary fiber than beer - apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than apple cider - apple cider has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple cider and beer are low in saturated fat - apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple cider has more Vitamin C than beer - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple cider and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apple cider has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beer and apple cider contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Beer | Apple Cider | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Apple cider has 274% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple Cider (Apple cider) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does beer or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple cider - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.