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Ice cream vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ice cream and Whisky?

  • Ice cream is richer than Whisky in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whisky is lower.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +3350%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.008
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
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 +350%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +3350%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.008

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.
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Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +23500%
Contains more Other +3900%
Equal in Water - 63.9
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +23500%
Contains more Other +3900%
Equal in Water - 63.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 0.1g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 0g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 0.1g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 21.22g 0.1g Whisky
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 0mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 3mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 1mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.69mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.014mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0.008mg
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.008mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.001mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.05mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0g Whisky
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Whisky
Low Fats diet ok
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
17%
Ice cream
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Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.