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Whisky vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whisky and Quinoa different?

  • Quinoa has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Whisky.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Quinoa is 27% higher.

Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Quinoa, cooked are the varieties 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
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +7350%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4966.7%
Contains more Potassium +17100%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +1271.4%
Contains more Manganese +7787.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +7350%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4966.7%
Contains more Potassium +17100%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +1271.4%
Contains more Manganese +7787.5%
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
1
:
9
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724%
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Other +4575.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21200%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Other +4575.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21200%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 0g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0g 1.92g Quinoa
Carbs 0.1g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 250kcal 120kcal Whisky
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.1g 0.87g Whisky
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 0mg 17mg Quinoa
Iron 0.02mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 0mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 3mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 1mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 0mg 7mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.014mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.008mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 0µg 42µg Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0g 0.231g Whisky
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Whisky Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.