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Whisky vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between whisky and powdered milk

  • Whisky contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium than powdered milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index than whisky.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132900%
Contains more IronIron +2250%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25766.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
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
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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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1192%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2487%
Contains more OtherOther +492.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38320%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whisky Powdered milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 3mg 776mg 110%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 1.205mg 93%
Calcium 0mg 912mg 91%
Saturated fat 0g 16.742g 76%
Protein 0g 26.32g 53%
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.271mg 45%
Fats 0g 26.71g 41%
Potassium 1mg 1330mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Zinc 0.02mg 3.34mg 30%
Selenium 0µg 16.3µg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.302mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.283mg 23%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Magnesium 0mg 85mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.924g 20%
Sodium 0mg 371mg 16%
Carbs 0.1g 38.42g 13%
Calories 250kcal 496kcal 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Copper 0.014mg 0.08mg 7%
Iron 0.02mg 0.47mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.646mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whisky Powdered milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk 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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.