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Sake vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sake and Whisky

    The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, rice (sake) 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.
    Sake
    Sake
    6
    :
    3
    Whisky
    Whisky
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +400%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +100%
    Contains more Potassium +2400%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Copper +55.6%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.02
    Sake
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 4% 5% 3% 3% 1% 1% 3% 0% 8%
    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 +400%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +100%
    Contains more Potassium +2400%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Copper +55.6%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.02

    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.
    Sake
    Sake
    3
    :
    4
    Whisky
    Whisky
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Sake
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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 B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Sake
    Sake
    3
    :
    1
    Whisky
    Whisky
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +4900%
    Contains more Water +22.7%
    Contains more Other +123.6%
    Sake
    5% 78% 16%
    Protein: 0.5 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 5 g
    Water: 78.4 g
    Other: 16.1 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 Carbs +4900%
    Contains more Water +22.7%
    Contains more Other +123.6%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sake Whisky Opinion
    Net carbs 5g 0.1g Sake
    Protein 0.5g 0g Sake
    Carbs 5g 0.1g Sake
    Calories 134kcal 250kcal Whisky
    Sugar 0g 0.1g Sake
    Calcium 5mg 0mg Sake
    Iron 0.1mg 0.02mg Sake
    Magnesium 6mg 0mg Sake
    Phosphorus 6mg 3mg Sake
    Potassium 25mg 1mg Sake
    Sodium 2mg 0mg Whisky
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Copper 0.009mg 0.014mg Whisky
    Manganese 0.008mg Whisky
    Selenium 1.4µg 0µg Sake
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Whisky
    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
    Sake Whisky
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
    Sake
    0%
    Whisky
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Sake
    1%
    Whisky

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Whisky
    Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Sake
    Sake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sake
    Sake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Sake
    Sake 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 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. Sake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167723/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.