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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and pomegranate juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 5% 1%
Carbohydrates 33% 94%
Fat ~ 5%
Alcohol 63% ~

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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Pomegranate Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .

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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.