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Whisky vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whisky and Drinking water

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Beverages, water, tap, drinking.

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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 Iron +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +40%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +40%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%

    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.
    Whisky
    3
    :
    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% 2% 1% 1% 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% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
    Contains more Other +35900%
    Contains more Water +56.3%
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +35900%
    Contains more Water +56.3%

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Whisky Drinking water
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Sugar 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 Whisky Drinking water Opinion
    Net carbs 0.1g 0g Whisky
    Carbs 0.1g 0g Whisky
    Calories 250kcal 0kcal Whisky
    Sugar 0.1g 0g Drinking water
    Calcium 0mg 3mg Drinking water
    Iron 0.02mg 0mg Whisky
    Magnesium 0mg 1mg Drinking water
    Phosphorus 3mg 0mg Whisky
    Potassium 1mg 0mg Whisky
    Sodium 0mg 4mg Whisky
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Whisky
    Copper 0.014mg 0.01mg Whisky
    Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Whisky
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0mg Whisky
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg Whisky
    Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0mg Whisky

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Whisky Drinking water
    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%
    Whisky
    0%
    Drinking water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Whisky
    1%
    Drinking water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Whisky
    Whisky is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Whisky
    Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Drinking water
    Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    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?
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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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/nutrients
    2. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.