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Honey vs. Liqueur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between honey and liqueur

  • Honey contains less vitamin A, phosphorus, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat than liqueur.
  • Liqueur's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Liqueur contains 4 times less Sugar than honey. Honey contains 82.12g of Sugar, while liqueur contains 19.76g.
  • The amount of sugar in liqueur is lower.
  • Honey has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of honey is 61, while the glycemic index of liqueur is 80.

The food types used in this comparison are Honey and Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 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.
Honey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 4.8% 2.8% 4.9% 13% 4.4% 21% 12% 0.78% 2.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +223.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
~equal in Magnesium ~2mg

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.
Honey
3
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
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 0.67% 37% 9% 0% 2.8% 13% 1.5% 5.2% 2.5% 10% 3.3% 1.5% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +171.9%
Contains more OtherOther +6950%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Liqueur Opinion
Calories 304kcal 327kcal Liqueur
Protein 0.3g 2.8g Liqueur
Fats 0g 15.7g Liqueur
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Honey
Net carbs 82.2g 20.9g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 20.9g Honey
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Honey
Magnesium 2mg 2mg
Calcium 6mg 16mg Liqueur
Potassium 52mg 32mg Honey
Iron 0.42mg 0.13mg Honey
Sugar 82.12g 19.76g Liqueur
Fiber 0.2g 0g Honey
Copper 0.036mg 0.04mg Liqueur
Zinc 0.22mg 0.16mg Honey
Phosphorus 4mg 50mg Liqueur
Sodium 4mg 92mg Honey
Vitamin A 0IU 620IU Liqueur
Vitamin A 0µg 173µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0mg 0.45mg Liqueur
Manganese 0.08mg 0.006mg Honey
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Honey
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Liqueur
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.057mg Liqueur
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.078mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.087mg Liqueur
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.011mg Honey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Liqueur
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Liqueur
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 2.2mg 8.1mg Liqueur
Saturated Fat 0g 9.664g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.458g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.669g Liqueur
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.04mg Liqueur
Threonine 0.004mg 0.127mg Liqueur
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.17mg Liqueur
Leucine 0.01mg 0.275mg Liqueur
Lysine 0.008mg 0.223mg Liqueur
Methionine 0.001mg 0.07mg Liqueur
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.136mg Liqueur
Valine 0.009mg 0.188mg Liqueur
Histidine 0.001mg 0.076mg Liqueur
Fructose 40.94g Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey Liqueur
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
2%
Honey
7%
Liqueur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
7%
Liqueur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liqueur
Liqueur is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liqueur
Liqueur is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients
  2. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.