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Malt beer vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Malt beer and Whisky

  • Whisky contains 98 times less Sugar than Malt beer. Malt beer contains 9.77g of Sugar, while Whisky contains 0.1g.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade 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 2.9% 1.2% 2.4% 1.1% 2.7% 0.27% 3% 0.65% 0.78% 1.6%
Whisky
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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 +2600%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 9.3% 0% 0.4% 0% 1.5% 2.3% 4.2% 2.5% 5.1% 1.3% 0% 3% 2.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 86% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.07 g
Water: 85.74 g
Other: 4.19 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 CarbsCarbs +9970%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +759.2%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt beer 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 Malt beer Whisky Opinion
Calories 68kcal 250kcal Whisky
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Malt beer
Net carbs 10.07g 0.1g Malt beer
Carbs 10.07g 0.1g Malt beer
Magnesium 4mg 0mg Malt beer
Calcium 4mg 0mg Malt beer
Potassium 27mg 1mg Malt beer
Iron 0.03mg 0.02mg Malt beer
Sugar 9.77g 0.1g Whisky
Copper 0.008mg 0.014mg Whisky
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Whisky
Phosphorus 7mg 3mg Malt beer
Sodium 5mg 0mg Whisky
Vitamin E 0.02mg Malt beer
Manganese 0.006mg 0.008mg Whisky
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Malt beer
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.008mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.001mg Malt beer
Vitamin B3 0.225mg 0.05mg Malt beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg Malt beer
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Malt beer
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Malt beer
Folate 4µg 0µg Malt beer
Choline 4.4mg Malt beer
Fructose 3.91g Malt beer

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Malt beer Whisky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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%
Malt beer
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Malt beer
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt beer
Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt beer
Malt beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt beer
Malt beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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?
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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. Malt beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174141/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.