Beer vs. Simple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Simple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
simple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and simple syrup:
- Simple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Simple syrup is high in calories and beer has 84% less calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories per 100 grams and beer has 43 calories.
| Beer | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and beer has 95% less carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in simple syrup are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
sugar
Simple syrup is high in sugar and beer has less sugar than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer has more protein than simple syrup - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Simple syrup has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Beer | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Simple syrup has 225% more calcium than beer - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and beer has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron and it has 179 times more iron than beer - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron per 100 grams and beer has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Simple syrup and beer contain similar amounts of potassium - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium per 100 grams and beer has 27mg 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 Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does simple syrup or beer contain more calories in 100 grams?Simple syrup is high in calories and beer has 80% less calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories in 100g and beer has 43 calories.
Does simple syrup or beer have more carbohydrates?
By weight, simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and beer has 100% fewer carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of carbs for 100g and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in simple syrup are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
Does simple syrup or beer contain more iron?
Simple syrup is an abundant source of iron and it has 179 times more iron than beer - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron in 100 grams and beer has 0.02mg of iron.