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Whiskey sour vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whiskey sour and Beer?

  • Whiskey sour is richer than Beer in Calcium, and Copper.
  • Whiskey sour's daily need coverage for Calcium is 27% more.

We used Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, powder and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour
5
:
4
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +6700%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +2500%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 14
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Whiskey sour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 82% 15% 14% 6% 2% 36% 4% 44% 0% 4%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +6700%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +2500%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 14
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour
3
:
8
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
Whiskey sour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 2% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 2% 0%
Beer
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% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour
3
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2640.8%
Contains more Water +15226.7%
Contains more Other +187.9%
Whiskey sour
97%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 97.3 g
Water: 0.6 g
Other: 1.4 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2640.8%
Contains more Water +15226.7%
Contains more Other +187.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiskey sour Beer Opinion
Net carbs 97.3g 3.55g Whiskey sour
Protein 0.6g 0.46g Whiskey sour
Fats 0.1g 0g Whiskey sour
Carbs 97.3g 3.55g Whiskey sour
Calories 383kcal 43kcal Whiskey sour
Sugar 97.3g 0g Beer
Calcium 272mg 4mg Whiskey sour
Iron 0.39mg 0.02mg Whiskey sour
Magnesium 19mg 6mg Whiskey sour
Phosphorus 13mg 14mg Beer
Potassium 19mg 27mg Beer
Sodium 274mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 0.14mg 0.01mg Whiskey sour
Copper 0.13mg 0.005mg Whiskey sour
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Whiskey sour
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Whiskey sour
Vitamin C 2.7mg 0mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.041mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.02µg Beer
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0g Whiskey sour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0g Whiskey sour

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Whiskey sour Beer
Low Fats diet ok
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
1%
Whiskey sour
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Whiskey sour
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Whiskey sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173163/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.