Beer vs. Salmon
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Salmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
salmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and salmon:
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and beer has 66% less calories than salmon - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
| Beer | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 33% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and salmon are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both salmon and beer are low in saturated fat - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both salmon and beer are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beer has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than beer - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than beer - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than beer - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beer and salmon contain significant amounts of folate.
| Beer | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 7.995 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 1.03 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.611 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | 4.15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg 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.
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and beer has 70% less calories than salmon - beer has 43 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is beer or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does beer or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and salmon are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does beer or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.