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Liqueur vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Liqueur and Whisky?

  • Liqueur is richer than Whisky in Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Liqueur's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whisky is lower.

We used Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof 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.
Liqueur
Liqueur
8
:
2
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Liqueur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 5% 2% 22% 3% 12% 5% 14% 1% 3%
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 +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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.
Liqueur
Liqueur
12
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Liqueur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 1% 3% 14% 2% 6% 3% 2% 10% 4%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liqueur
Liqueur
3
:
2
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +20800%
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Liqueur
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
Whisky
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 +20800%
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +155.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liqueur 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 Liqueur Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 0.1g Liqueur
Protein 2.8g 0g Liqueur
Fats 15.7g 0g Liqueur
Carbs 20.9g 0.1g Liqueur
Calories 327kcal 250kcal Liqueur
Sugar 19.76g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 16mg 0mg Liqueur
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg Liqueur
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Liqueur
Phosphorus 50mg 3mg Liqueur
Potassium 32mg 1mg Liqueur
Sodium 92mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.16mg 0.02mg Liqueur
Copper 0.04mg 0.014mg Liqueur
Manganese 0.006mg 0.008mg Whisky
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Liqueur
Vitamin A 620IU 0IU Liqueur
Vitamin A RAE 173µg 0µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0.45mg Liqueur
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Liqueur
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.008mg Liqueur
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.001mg Liqueur
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.05mg Liqueur
Vitamin B5 0.087mg 0mg Liqueur
Vitamin B6 0.011mg 0mg Liqueur
Folate 2µg 0µg Liqueur
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Liqueur
Vitamin K 1.3µg Liqueur
Tryptophan 0.04mg Liqueur
Threonine 0.127mg Liqueur
Isoleucine 0.17mg Liqueur
Leucine 0.275mg Liqueur
Lysine 0.223mg Liqueur
Methionine 0.07mg Liqueur
Phenylalanine 0.136mg Liqueur
Valine 0.188mg Liqueur
Histidine 0.076mg Liqueur
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 9.664g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 4.458g 0g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0g Liqueur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liqueur 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
7%
Liqueur
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Liqueur
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liqueur
Liqueur is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.