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Whisky vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whisky and Malt

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium in Malt is higher than in Whisky.
  • Malt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 18% more than Whisky.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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
:
9
Malt
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more Potassium +17100%
Contains more Zinc +1950%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more Potassium +17100%
Contains more Zinc +1950%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +900%
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
0
:
11
Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
1
:
4
Malt
Contains more Other +4400%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11100%
Contains more Water +27.3%
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Other +4400%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11100%
Contains more Water +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Malt Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 10.7g Malt
Protein 0g 3.37g Malt
Fats 0g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 0.1g 11.2g Malt
Calories 250kcal 85kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 6.68g Whisky
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 0mg 98mg Malt
Iron 0.02mg 0.21mg Malt
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Malt
Phosphorus 3mg 91mg Malt
Potassium 1mg 172mg Malt
Sodium 0mg 60mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.41mg Malt
Copper 0.014mg 0.037mg Malt
Manganese 0.008mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 0µg 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Malt
Folate 0µg 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 0g 1.883g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.