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Distilled beverage vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Distilled beverage and Whisky

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof 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.
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    6
    :
    1
    Whisky
    Whisky
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +50%
    Contains more Manganese +125%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Distilled beverage
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
    Whisky
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +50%
    Contains more Manganese +125%
    Contains less Sodium -100%

    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.
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    5
    :
    2
    Whisky
    Whisky
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
    Distilled beverage
    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% 1% 0% 0% 0%
    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%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    0
    :
    0
    Whisky
    Whisky
    Equal in Carbs - 0.1
    Equal in Water - 63.9
    Equal in Other - 36
    Distilled beverage
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Whisky
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Equal in Carbs - 0.1
    Equal in Water - 63.9
    Equal in Other - 36

    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 Whisky
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Distilled beverage Whisky Opinion
    Net carbs 0.1g 0.1g
    Carbs 0.1g 0.1g
    Calories 250kcal 250kcal
    Sugar 0g 0.1g Distilled beverage
    Iron 0.04mg 0.02mg Distilled beverage
    Phosphorus 4mg 3mg Distilled beverage
    Potassium 2mg 1mg Distilled beverage
    Sodium 1mg 0mg Whisky
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.02mg Distilled beverage
    Copper 0.021mg 0.014mg Distilled beverage
    Manganese 0.018mg 0.008mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.008mg Whisky
    Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.001mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B3 0.013mg 0.05mg Whisky
    Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Distilled beverage

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Distilled beverage Whisky
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Whisky
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Distilled beverage
    1%
    Whisky

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Whisky
    Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Whisky
    Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is relatively richer in minerals
    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 cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.