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Whisky vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whisky and Ginger different?

  • Ginger is higher than Whisky in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Ginger covers your daily need of Copper 24% more than Whisky.

Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Ginger root, raw types were used in this article.

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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
:
9
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1033.3%
Contains more Potassium +41400%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +1514.3%
Contains more Manganese +2762.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1033.3%
Contains more Potassium +41400%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +1514.3%
Contains more Manganese +2762.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
0
:
10
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1400%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Other +4575.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +17670%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Other +4575.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +17670%
Contains more Water +23.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whisky Ginger
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 Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 0g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 0.1g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 250kcal 80kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 1.7g Whisky
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 0mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 0.02mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 0mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 3mg 34mg Ginger
Potassium 1mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 0mg 13mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.014mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.008mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 0µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0g 0.203g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.154g Ginger

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Whisky Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.