This was actually the topic of the closing address at the Master Brewers Association of America (basically a modern guild meeting + trade show).
The main thrust of the talk was that nutritionally, beer and wine should be about equal, but everyone believes that wine is healthy and beer isn't - which is not scientifically accurate.
A more nuanced view: ethanol (alcohol) accounts for nearly all of the cardio-vascular benefits, and thus, beer and wine are equal. Wine contains more anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties, but you would need to get very (very) drunk to get those benefits (well past the Ballmer Peak). Beer, specifically craft beers, have great phytonutrients and macronutrients - and you can get those benefits from a single bottle.
The main thrust of the talk was that nutritionally, beer and wine should be about equal, but everyone believes that wine is healthy and beer isn't - which is not scientifically accurate.
A more nuanced view: ethanol (alcohol) accounts for nearly all of the cardio-vascular benefits, and thus, beer and wine are equal. Wine contains more anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties, but you would need to get very (very) drunk to get those benefits (well past the Ballmer Peak). Beer, specifically craft beers, have great phytonutrients and macronutrients - and you can get those benefits from a single bottle.
In my opinion: advantage beer.