Whisky vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between whisky and barley?
- Whisky has less manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc than barley.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 84% higher.
- Whisky has a lower glycemic index than barley.
We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Barley, hulled 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3457.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24187.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +576.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1465.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73380% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 1.943mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 37.7µg | 69% |
| Fiber | 0g | 17.3g | 69% |
| Copper | 0.014mg | 0.498mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 0.646mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 3.6mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 264mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 133mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.05mg | 4.604mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 2.77mg | 25% |
| Protein | 0g | 12.48g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.318mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 0.1g | 73.48g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.285mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 452mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.108g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.282mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 354kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 0g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.482g | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.1g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)