Beer vs. Pomegranate Juice
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Pomegranate Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
pomegranate juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and pomegranate juice:
- Beer has 73% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Pomegranate juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and beer has 43 calories.
| Beer | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 95% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 73% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of protein - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and beer has 0.46g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and beer are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin E than beer - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than beer - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pomegranate juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beer | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of calcium - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and beer has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and beer has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 693% more potassium than beer - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and beer has 27mg 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 pomegranate juice per 100 grams, however, pomegranate juice contains more quercetin than beer per 100 grams.
| Beer | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 1.11 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .
Beer g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Pomegranate Juice g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or beer contain more calories in 100 grams?Pomegranate juice and beer contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and beer has 43 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or beer have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.