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Red Wine vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red Wine and Whisky different?

  • Red Wine is higher than Whisky in Iron, and Manganese.

Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Whisky
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 +12600%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
Whisky
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Whisky
Whisky
1
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2510%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +232.4%
~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.
Red Wine Whisky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Wine Whisky Opinion
Calories 85kcal 250kcal Whisky
Protein 0.07g 0g Red Wine
Net carbs 2.61g 0.1g Red Wine
Carbs 2.61g 0.1g Red Wine
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Red Wine
Calcium 8mg 0mg Red Wine
Potassium 127mg 1mg Red Wine
Iron 0.46mg 0.02mg Red Wine
Sugar 0.62g 0.1g Whisky
Copper 0.011mg 0.014mg Whisky
Zinc 0.14mg 0.02mg Red Wine
Phosphorus 23mg 3mg Red Wine
Sodium 4mg 0mg Whisky
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Red Wine
Manganese 0.132mg 0.008mg Red Wine
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Red Wine
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.008mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.001mg Red Wine
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.05mg Red Wine
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Red Wine
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Red Wine
Vitamin K 0.4µg Red Wine
Folate 1µg 0µg Red Wine
Choline 5.7mg Red Wine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Wine Whisky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Red Wine
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Red Wine
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Wine
Red Wine 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.