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Riesling vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Riesling and Whisky

    Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white, Riesling 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Whisky
    6
    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%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~0mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~0mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Whisky
    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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    4% 87% 10%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.74 g
    Water: 86.56 g
    Other: 9.63 g
    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 +3640%
    Contains more WaterWater +35.5%
    Contains more OtherOther +273.8%
    ~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.
    Riesling Whisky
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Riesling Whisky Opinion
    Calories 80kcal 250kcal Whisky
    Protein 0.07g 0g Riesling
    Net carbs 3.74g 0.1g Riesling
    Carbs 3.74g 0.1g Riesling
    Potassium 1mg Whisky
    Iron 0.02mg Whisky
    Sugar 0.1g Riesling
    Copper 0.014mg Whisky
    Zinc 0.02mg Whisky
    Phosphorus 3mg Whisky
    Manganese 0.008mg Whisky
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg Whisky
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg Whisky
    Vitamin B3 0.05mg Whisky

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Whisky
    Whisky is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Whisky
    Whisky is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Riesling
    Riesling contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    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. Riesling - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173200/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.