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Whisky vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whisky and Espresso

  • Espresso has more Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Whisky.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 32% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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
:
8
Espresso
Espresso
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +525%

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
1
:
9
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10314%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Espresso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10314%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
4
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Other +15552.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1570%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Other +15552.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1570%
Contains more Water +53.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 1.67g Espresso
Protein 0g 0.12g Espresso
Fats 0g 0.18g Espresso
Carbs 0.1g 1.67g Espresso
Calories 250kcal 9kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 0g Espresso
Calcium 0mg 2mg Espresso
Iron 0.02mg 0.13mg Espresso
Magnesium 0mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 3mg 7mg Espresso
Potassium 1mg 115mg Espresso
Sodium 0mg 14mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.05mg Espresso
Copper 0.014mg 0.05mg Espresso
Manganese 0.008mg 0.05mg Espresso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.001mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Espresso
Folate 0µg 1µg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Whisky
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso

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Whisky Espresso
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.