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Espresso vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Espresso and Whisky

  • Espresso has more Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Whisky.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 32% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Espresso
Espresso
8
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains less Sodium -100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Espresso
Espresso
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10314%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Espresso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Whisky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10314%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Espresso
Espresso
4
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1570%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +15552.2%
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1570%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +15552.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso Whisky
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 0.1g Espresso
Protein 0.12g 0g Espresso
Fats 0.18g 0g Espresso
Carbs 1.67g 0.1g Espresso
Calories 9kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 0g 0.1g Espresso
Calcium 2mg 0mg Espresso
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg Espresso
Magnesium 80mg 0mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 3mg Espresso
Potassium 115mg 1mg Espresso
Sodium 14mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.05mg 0.02mg Espresso
Copper 0.05mg 0.014mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg 0.008mg Espresso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.008mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.001mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.05mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Espresso
Folate 1µg 0µg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Whisky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Whisky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Espresso
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/nutrients
  2. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.