Beer vs. Whole Milk
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Whole Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
whole milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and whole milk:
- Whole milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, beer contains more niacin.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than beer.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
| Beer | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 32% |
| Fat | ~ | 47% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in whole milk are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 585% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beer has less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beer has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than beer - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than beer - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, beer contains more niacin. Both beer and whole milk contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.373 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | 0.45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Whole milk has 389% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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 Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) .
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FAQ
Does beer or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does beer or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in whole milk are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
Does beer or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.