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Tonic water vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tonic water and Whisky?

  • Tonic water has 88 times more Sugar than Whisky. While Tonic water has 8.8g of Sugar, Whisky has only 0.1g.

We used Beverages, carbonated, tonic water and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
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 Zinc +400%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +700%

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.
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Whisky
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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%
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
Contains more Carbs +8700%
Contains more Water +42.6%
Contains more Other +35900%
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Carbs +8700%
Contains more Water +42.6%
Contains more Other +35900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tonic water Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 8.8g 0.1g Tonic water
Carbs 8.8g 0.1g Tonic water
Calories 34kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 8.8g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 1mg 0mg Tonic water
Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Whisky
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Whisky
Potassium 0mg 1mg Whisky
Sodium 12mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg Tonic water
Copper 0.006mg 0.014mg Whisky
Manganese 0.001mg 0.008mg Whisky
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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is better in case of low diet
Tonic water 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%
Tonic water
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.