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Distilled beverage vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Distilled beverage and Whey

  • Distilled beverage contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Whey.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Whey is 12% higher.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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%
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7950%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
Whey
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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 0.33% 0.72% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more OtherOther +6692.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5040%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Distilled beverage Whey Opinion
Calories 250kcal 27kcal Distilled beverage
Protein 0g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0g 0.36g Whey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Net carbs 0.1g 5.14g Whey
Carbs 0.1g 5.14g Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Distilled beverage
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Whey
Calcium 0mg 47mg Whey
Potassium 2mg 161mg Whey
Iron 0.04mg 0.06mg Whey
Sugar 0g 5.14g Distilled beverage
Copper 0.021mg 0.004mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 0.04mg 0.13mg Whey
Phosphorus 4mg 46mg Whey
Sodium 1mg 54mg Distilled beverage
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Manganese 0.018mg 0.001mg Distilled beverage
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.031mg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Folate 0µg 1µg Whey
Choline 0mg 16mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0g 0.23g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.011g Whey
Tryptophan 0mg 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0mg 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0mg 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0mg 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0mg 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0mg 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0mg 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0mg 0.016mg Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Distilled beverage Whey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Distilled beverage
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Distilled beverage
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/nutrients
  2. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.