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Whisky vs. Malt beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between whisky and malt beer

    The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade.

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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
    4
    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 2.9% 1.2% 2.4% 1.1% 2.7% 0.27% 3% 0.65% 0.78% 1.6%
    Contains more CopperCopper +75%
    Contains more ZincZinc +100%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2600%
    Contains more IronIron +50%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
    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
    Whisky
    1
    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 9.3% 0% 0.4% 0% 1.5% 2.3% 4.2% 2.5% 5.1% 1.3% 0% 3% 2.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Whisky
    Whisky
    1
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    10% 86% 4%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 10.07 g
    Water: 85.74 g
    Other: 4.19 g
    Contains more OtherOther +759.2%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +9970%
    Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
    ~equal in Protein ~0g
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    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 beer
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Whisky Malt beer DV% diff.
    Calories 250kcal 68kcal 9%
    Fructose 3.91g 5%
    Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
    Carbs 0.1g 10.07g 3%
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.022mg 2%
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.041mg 1%
    Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.225mg 1%
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.01mg 1%
    Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
    Selenium 0µg 0.3µg 1%
    Choline 4.4mg 1%
    Phosphorus 3mg 7mg 1%
    Copper 0.014mg 0.008mg 1%
    Potassium 1mg 27mg 1%
    Magnesium 0mg 4mg 1%
    Net carbs 0.1g 10.07g N/A
    Calcium 0mg 4mg 0%
    Iron 0.02mg 0.03mg 0%
    Sugar 0.1g 9.77g N/A
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg 0%
    Sodium 0mg 5mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.006mg 0%
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.006mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Whisky Malt beer
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    2%
    Malt beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Whisky
    2%
    Malt beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Whisky
    Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.67g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Whisky
    Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Malt beer
    Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Malt beer
    Malt beer is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Malt beer
    Malt beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    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 ($)

    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 beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174141/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.