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Gatorade vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gatorade and Whisky

  • Gatorade contains 52 times more Sugar than Whisky. Gatorade contains 5.24g of Sugar, while Whisky contains 0.1g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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.
Gatorade
Gatorade
5
:
3
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Gatorade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
Whisky
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 Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +133.3%

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.
Gatorade
Gatorade
8
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Gatorade
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% 2% 3% 0% 5% 4% 6% 0% 0% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gatorade
Gatorade
2
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Carbs +6330%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Other +18847.4%
Gatorade
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Carbs +6330%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Other +18847.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gatorade Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 6.43g 0.1g Gatorade
Carbs 6.43g 0.1g Gatorade
Calories 26kcal 250kcal Whisky
Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
Sugar 5.24g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 1mg 0mg Gatorade
Iron 0.05mg 0.02mg Gatorade
Phosphorus 10mg 3mg Gatorade
Potassium 15mg 1mg Gatorade
Sodium 39mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Whisky
Copper 0.006mg 0.014mg Whisky
Manganese 0.013mg 0.008mg Gatorade
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.008mg Gatorade
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.001mg Whisky
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.05mg Gatorade
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin K 0.2µg Gatorade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gatorade Whisky
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Gatorade
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Gatorade
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gatorade
Gatorade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gatorade
Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.