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Whisky vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whisky and Distilled beverage

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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
    Whisky
    1
    :
    6
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +50%
    Contains more Manganese +125%
    Whisky
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
    Distilled beverage
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Iron +100%
    Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +50%
    Contains more Manganese +125%

    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
    Whisky
    2
    :
    5
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Whisky
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Distilled beverage
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Whisky
    Whisky
    0
    :
    0
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    Equal in Carbs - 0.1
    Equal in Water - 63.9
    Equal in Other - 36
    Whisky
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Distilled beverage
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Equal in Carbs - 0.1
    Equal in Water - 63.9
    Equal in Other - 36

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Whisky Distilled beverage Opinion
    Net carbs 0.1g 0.1g
    Carbs 0.1g 0.1g
    Calories 250kcal 250kcal
    Sugar 0.1g 0g Distilled beverage
    Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Phosphorus 3mg 4mg Distilled beverage
    Potassium 1mg 2mg Distilled beverage
    Sodium 0mg 1mg Whisky
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Copper 0.014mg 0.021mg Distilled beverage
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.018mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.006mg Whisky
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.004mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.013mg Whisky
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg Distilled beverage

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Whisky Distilled beverage
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Distilled beverage
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Whisky
    1%
    Distilled beverage

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Whisky
    Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Whisky
    Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.