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Wheat vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat and absinthe different?

  • Wheat has more selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than absinthe.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 163% higher.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index (0) than wheat (50).

Wheat, durum and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof are the varieties 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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21450%
Contains more IronIron +8700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +10300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16633.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +425.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2287.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Absinthe DV% diff.
Selenium 89.4µg 0µg 163%
Manganese 3.012mg 0.018mg 130%
Phosphorus 508mg 4mg 72%
Copper 0.553mg 0.021mg 59%
Iron 3.52mg 0.04mg 44%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.013mg 42%
Zinc 4.16mg 0.04mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.006mg 34%
Magnesium 144mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.001mg 32%
Protein 13.68g 0g 27%
Carbs 71.13g 0g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0mg 19%
Potassium 431mg 2mg 13%
Folate 43µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.004mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0g 7%
Fats 2.47g 0g 4%
Calcium 34mg 0mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.454g 0g 2%
Calories 339kcal 295kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 0g 1%
Net carbs 71.13g 0g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Absinthe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.