Beer vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and plums:
- Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than plum.
- Plum has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than beer.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and plums contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
| Beer | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 89% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 69% less carbohydrates than plum - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in plums are made of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Plum has more dietary fiber than beer - plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than plum - plum has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and plums contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both plums and beer are low in saturated fat - plum has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than beer - plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Plum has more Vitamin A than beer - plum has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Plums and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Plum has more Vitamin K than beer - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Plum has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and plums contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and plums contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and plums contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Plum has 481% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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 plum per 100 grams, however, plum contains more quercetin than beer per 100 grams.
| Beer | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 0.9 mg |
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.
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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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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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 plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and plums contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does beer or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than plum - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in plums are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.