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Whisky vs. Liqueur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whisky and Liqueur?

  • Liqueur is richer than Whisky in Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Liqueur's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Whisky is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 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.
Whisky
Whisky
2
:
8
Liqueur
Liqueur
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Liqueur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 5% 2% 22% 3% 12% 5% 14% 1% 3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
Whisky
0
:
12
Liqueur
Liqueur
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Liqueur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 1% 3% 14% 2% 6% 3% 2% 10% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
2
:
3
Liqueur
Liqueur
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20800%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Liqueur
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Liqueur Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 20.9g Liqueur
Protein 0g 2.8g Liqueur
Fats 0g 15.7g Liqueur
Carbs 0.1g 20.9g Liqueur
Calories 250kcal 327kcal Liqueur
Sugar 0.1g 19.76g Whisky
Calcium 0mg 16mg Liqueur
Iron 0.02mg 0.13mg Liqueur
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Liqueur
Phosphorus 3mg 50mg Liqueur
Potassium 1mg 32mg Liqueur
Sodium 0mg 92mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.16mg Liqueur
Copper 0.014mg 0.04mg Liqueur
Manganese 0.008mg 0.006mg Whisky
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Liqueur
Vitamin A 0IU 620IU Liqueur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 173µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0.45mg Liqueur
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Liqueur
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.011mg Liqueur
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.057mg Liqueur
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.078mg Liqueur
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.087mg Liqueur
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.011mg Liqueur
Folate 0µg 2µg Liqueur
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Liqueur
Vitamin K 1.3µg Liqueur
Tryptophan 0.04mg Liqueur
Threonine 0.127mg Liqueur
Isoleucine 0.17mg Liqueur
Leucine 0.275mg Liqueur
Lysine 0.223mg Liqueur
Methionine 0.07mg Liqueur
Phenylalanine 0.136mg Liqueur
Valine 0.188mg Liqueur
Histidine 0.076mg Liqueur
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 0g 9.664g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.458g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.669g Liqueur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Liqueur
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
0%
Whisky
7%
Liqueur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
7%
Liqueur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/nutrients
  2. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.