Beer vs. Skim Milk
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Skim Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
skim milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and skim milk:
- Skim milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, beer contains more niacin.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
| Beer | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 60% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in skim milk are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 633% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both skim milk and beer are low in saturated fat - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and beer are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than beer - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than beer - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, beer contains more niacin. Both beer and skim milk contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 478% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg 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% | 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% | 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% | 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% | 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 skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is beer or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 630% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does beer or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in skim milk are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
Does beer or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.