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Absinthe vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Absinthe and Rum

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
    Rum
    Rum
    4
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
    Contains more IronIron +200%
    Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
    Contains more ZincZinc +75%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~0mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~2mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~1mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Rum
    Rum
    1
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~0mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    58% 43%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 57.5 g
    Other: 42.5 g
    Rum
    Rum
    1
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
    Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
    ~equal in Protein ~0g
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Carbs ~0g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Absinthe Rum
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sodium 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 Absinthe Rum Opinion
    Calories 295kcal 231kcal Absinthe
    Potassium 2mg 2mg
    Iron 0.04mg 0.12mg Rum
    Copper 0.021mg 0.05mg Rum
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg Rum
    Phosphorus 4mg 5mg Rum
    Sodium 1mg 1mg
    Manganese 0.018mg 0.018mg
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.008mg Rum
    Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0mg Absinthe
    Vitamin B3 0.013mg 0mg Absinthe
    Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Absinthe

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Absinthe Rum
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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%
    Absinthe
    0%
    Rum
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Absinthe
    3%
    Rum

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Rum
    Rum is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Absinthe
    Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/nutrients
    2. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.