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Whisky vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between whisky and crackers

  • Whisky contains less iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and selenium than crackers.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for iron is 50% higher.
  • Whisky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whisky is 0, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
1
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11700%
Contains more IronIron +20050%
Contains more CopperCopper +642.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6037.5%
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.
Whisky
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% 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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8604%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
2
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +1935%
Contains more OtherOther +1345.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 13.137g 88%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.02mg 4.03mg 50%
Fats 0g 26.43g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.456mg 35%
Phosphorus 3mg 248mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.416mg 34%
Sodium 0mg 726mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 4.352mg 27%
Saturated fat 0g 5.562g 25%
Folate 0µg 92µg 23%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.491mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Carbs 0.1g 61.3g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.553g 16%
Calories 250kcal 510kcal 13%
Protein 0g 6.64g 13%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Calcium 0mg 120mg 12%
Copper 0.014mg 0.104mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.49mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 18mg 4%
Potassium 1mg 118mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Net carbs 0.1g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.