Gin (90 proof) vs Beer, light

Gin (90 proof)2

Leader

Beer, light5

Beer, light leads 5–2 · 7 categories decided · 3 ties

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Beer, light comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Gin (90 proof) for less sugar and less sodium.

Pick Beer, light for more protein, more potassium, more calcium, more iron and more magnesium.

Evenly matched on fiber, saturated fat and vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
100 kcal
100 kcal
Proteinmore is better
0 g
0.83 gWIN
Carbohydrate
0 g
5.66 g
Fibermore is better
0 g
0 g
Total sugarsless is better
WIN0 g
0.31 g
Total fat
0 g
0 g
Saturated fatless is better
0 g
0 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN0.38 mg
13.79 mg
Potassiummore is better
0.76 mg
72.41 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
0 mg
13.79 mgWIN
Ironmore is better
0.02 mg
0.1 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
0 mg
17.24 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
0 mg
Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.