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Whisky vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whisky and Rice?

  • Rice is richer than Whisky in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 20% more.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types 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
Rice
Rice
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1333.3%
Contains more Potassium +3400%
Contains more Zinc +2350%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +5800%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1333.3%
Contains more Potassium +3400%
Contains more Zinc +2350%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +5800%
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
:
9
Rice
Rice
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2852%
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%
Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2852%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
4
Rice
Rice
Contains more Other +8471.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28070%
Equal in Water - 68.44
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Rice
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Other +8471.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +28070%
Equal in Water - 68.44

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Rice Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 27.77g Rice
Protein 0g 2.69g Rice
Fats 0g 0.28g Rice
Carbs 0.1g 28.17g Rice
Calories 250kcal 130kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 0mg 10mg Rice
Iron 0.02mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 3mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 1mg 35mg Rice
Sodium 0mg 1mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.014mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.008mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 0µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.013mg Rice
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 0µg 58µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.077g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.076g Rice

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Rice
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%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.