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Rum vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rum and Whisky

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof 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.
    Rum
    6
    :
    1
    Whisky
    Contains more Iron +500%
    Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +250%
    Contains more Copper +257.1%
    Contains more Manganese +125%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
    Contains more Iron +500%
    Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +250%
    Contains more Copper +257.1%
    Contains more Manganese +125%
    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.
    Rum
    3
    :
    2
    Whisky
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.008
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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 B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.008

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Rum
    1
    :
    2
    Whisky
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Equal in Water - 63.9
    Equal in Other - 36
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Equal in Water - 63.9
    Equal in Other - 36

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Rum Whisky Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
    Carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
    Calories 231kcal 250kcal Whisky
    Sugar 0g 0.1g Rum
    Iron 0.12mg 0.02mg Rum
    Phosphorus 5mg 3mg Rum
    Potassium 2mg 1mg Rum
    Sodium 1mg 0mg Whisky
    Zinc 0.07mg 0.02mg Rum
    Copper 0.05mg 0.014mg Rum
    Manganese 0.018mg 0.008mg Rum
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.008mg
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.001mg Whisky
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.05mg Whisky

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Rum Whisky
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Rum
    0%
    Whisky
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Rum
    1%
    Whisky

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Whisky
    Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Rum
    Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Rum
    Rum is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.