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Edible mushroom vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between edible mushroom and whisky

  • Edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron than whisky.
  • Edible mushroom's daily need coverage for copper is 34% more.
  • Edible mushroom has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of whisky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31700%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +2171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2766.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Whisky
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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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7114%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3160%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +4086%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Whisky DV% diff.
Copper 0.318mg 0.014mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.001mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.05mg 22%
Selenium 9.3µg 0µg 17%
Phosphorus 86mg 3mg 12%
Calories 22kcal 250kcal 11%
Potassium 318mg 1mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.008mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 0.02mg 6%
Protein 3.09g 0g 6%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.02mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Folate 17µg 0µg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.008mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0g 1%
Fats 0.34g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 3.26g 0.1g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 0.1g N/A
Calcium 3mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 1.98g 0.1g N/A
Sodium 5mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Whisky
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
26%
Edible mushroom
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.