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Rye vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rye and whisky

  • Whisky contains less manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, and selenium than rye.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 112% higher.
  • Rye has a higher glycemic index than whisky.

Food types used in this article are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Whisky
1
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 +50900%
Contains more IronIron +13050%
Contains more CopperCopper +2521.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10966.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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.
Rye
Rye
10
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Whisky
0
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
3
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Whisky
2
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75760%
Contains more WaterWater +502.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2193%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Whisky Opinion
Calories 338kcal 250kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 0g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0g Rye
Net carbs 60.76g 0.1g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 0.1g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 0mg Rye
Calcium 24mg 0mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 1mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 0.02mg Rye
Sugar 0.98g 0.1g Whisky
Fiber 15.1g 0g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.014mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.02mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 3mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 0mg Whisky
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.008mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.008mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.001mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.05mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 38µg 0µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 0g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0g Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye Whisky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
35%
Rye
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.