Beer vs. Apple
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and apple:
- Apple has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beer has 74% less carbohydrates than apple.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and apple contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
| Beer | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 95% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | 63% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 74% less carbohydrates than apple - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in apple are made of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and apple contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and beer are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than beer - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apple and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apple has more thiamin, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beer and apple contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and apple contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Apple has 296% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, beer has more kaempferol than apple per 100 grams, however, apple contains more quercetin than beer per 100 grams.
| Beer | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 0.14 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 4.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.12 mg |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Apple .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| 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% | 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 contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and apple contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does beer or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in apple are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.