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Whisky vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between whisky and brown sugar?

  • Whisky has less iron and calcium than brown sugar.
  • Whisky contains less sugar.
  • Whisky has a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Sugars, brown 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.
Whisky
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13200%
Contains more IronIron +3450%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
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.
Whisky
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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%
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% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +4668.7%
Contains more OtherOther +7900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97990%
~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.
Whisky Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 250kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0g 0.12g Brown sugar
Net carbs 0.1g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 0.1g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 0mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 0mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 1mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.02mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 0.1g 97.02g Whisky
Copper 0.014mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.02mg 0.03mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 4mg Brown sugar
Sodium 0mg 28mg Whisky
Manganese 0.008mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg Whisky
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 0µg 1µg Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whisky Brown 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%
Whisky
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.