Beer vs. White Beans
Nutrition comparison of Beer and White Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
white beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and white beans:
- Beer has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than white bean.
- White bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- White bean has signficantly more protein than beer.
- White bean is a great source of iron.
- White bean is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bean is high in calories and beer has 62% less calories than white bean - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and white bean has 114 calories.
| Beer | White Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 73% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than white bean - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - white bean has 4.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White beans and beer contain similar amounts of sugar - white bean has 0.29g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
White bean has signficantly more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white beans and beer are low in saturated fat - white bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
White bean has more Vitamin E than beer - white bean has 0.79mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
White beans and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beer and white beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Beer | White Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.096 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
White bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
iron
White bean is a great source of iron and it has 148 times more iron than beer - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.
potassium
White bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and white bean has 454mg 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 White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) .
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FAQ
Does beer or white beans contain more calories in 100 grams?White bean is high in calories and beer has 60% less calories than white bean - beer has 43 calories in 100g and white bean has 114 calories.
Does beer or white beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 4.9 times fewer carbohydrates than white bean - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
Does beer or white beans contain more calcium?
White bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
Does beer or white beans contain more potassium?
White bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.