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Sugar vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar and Vodka?

    We used Sugars, granulated and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof types in this comparison.

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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.
    Sugar
    6
    :
    2
    Vodka
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +400%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Copper +42.9%
    Equal in Sodium - 1
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +400%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Copper +42.9%
    Equal in Sodium - 1

    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.
    Sugar
    4
    :
    1
    Vodka
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Sugar
    1
    :
    2
    Vodka
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +332900%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 99.98 g
    Water: 0.02 g
    Other: 0 g
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +332900%
    Contains more Other +∞%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sugar Vodka Opinion
    Net carbs 99.98g 0g Sugar
    Carbs 99.98g 0g Sugar
    Calories 387kcal 231kcal Sugar
    Sugar 99.8g 0g Vodka
    Calcium 1mg 0mg Sugar
    Iron 0.05mg 0.01mg Sugar
    Phosphorus 0mg 5mg Vodka
    Potassium 2mg 1mg Sugar
    Sodium 1mg 1mg
    Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Sugar
    Copper 0.007mg 0.01mg Vodka
    Manganese 0.004mg 0mg Sugar
    Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Sugar
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Vodka
    Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.007mg Sugar

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Sugar Vodka
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Sugar
    0%
    Vodka
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Sugar
    1%
    Vodka

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Vodka
    Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Vodka
    Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Vodka
    Vodka is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Sugar
    Sugar is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
    2. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.