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Coffee vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coffee and Whisky

  • Whisky contains less Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Coffee.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 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.
Coffee
4
:
3
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains more Manganese +187.5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 3
Equal in Zinc - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains more Manganese +187.5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 3
Equal in Zinc - 0.02

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.
Coffee
9
:
0
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
3
:
2
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7559.6%
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7559.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
Calories 1kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 0g 0.1g Coffee
Calcium 2mg 0mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Whisky
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 3mg
Potassium 49mg 1mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
Copper 0.002mg 0.014mg Whisky
Manganese 0.023mg 0.008mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.008mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.001mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.05mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Whisky
Low Fats diet ok
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
4%
Coffee
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/nutrients
  2. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.