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Whisky vs. Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whisky and Wine?

  • Whisky has less Manganese than Wine.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, all types in this comparison.

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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
Wine
Wine
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1750%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +9800%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Manganese +1450%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Wine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 14% 8% 9% 9% 1% 4% 3% 17% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1750%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +9800%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Manganese +1450%
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
1
:
8
Wine
Wine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Wine
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% 4% 3% 13% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
3
Wine
Wine
Contains more Other +238.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2620%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Wine
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.72 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 10.63 g
Contains more Other +238.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2620%
Contains more Water +35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Wine Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 2.72g Wine
Protein 0g 0.07g Wine
Carbs 0.1g 2.72g Wine
Calories 250kcal 83kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 0.79g Whisky
Calcium 0mg 8mg Wine
Iron 0.02mg 0.37mg Wine
Magnesium 0mg 11mg Wine
Phosphorus 3mg 20mg Wine
Potassium 1mg 99mg Wine
Sodium 0mg 5mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.13mg Wine
Copper 0.014mg 0.007mg Whisky
Manganese 0.008mg 0.124mg Wine
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Wine
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.005mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.023mg Wine
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.166mg Wine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.037mg Wine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.054mg Wine
Folate 0µg 1µg Wine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Wine
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
2%
Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
7%
Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wine
Wine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wine
Wine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173185/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.