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Vodka vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vodka and Sugar?

    We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof and Sugars, granulated 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.
    Vodka
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
    Sugar
    6
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
    Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
    Contains more IronIron +400%
    Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~1mg

    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.
    Vodka
    1
    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% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Sugar
    1
    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% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~0mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Vodka
    2
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    Sugar
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 99.98 g
    Water: 0.02 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more WaterWater +332900%
    Contains more OtherOther +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    ~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.
    Vodka Sugar
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    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 is richer in vitamins?
    Sugar
    Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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