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Whisky vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between whisky and wasabi

  • Wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, magnesium, copper, zinc, calcium, and iron than whisky.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 47% more.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of whisky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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
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%
Wasabi
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56700%
Contains more IronIron +5050%
Contains more CopperCopper +1007.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +8000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2566.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4787.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
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%
Wasabi
8
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1386%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
1
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Wasabi
4
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more OtherOther +1775%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23440%
~equal in Water ~69.11g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.274mg 21%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.391mg 17%
Potassium 1mg 568mg 17%
Copper 0.014mg 0.155mg 16%
Magnesium 0mg 69mg 16%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.62mg 15%
Calcium 0mg 128mg 13%
Iron 0.02mg 1.03mg 13%
Phosphorus 3mg 80mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.131mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.8g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.114mg 9%
Carbs 0.1g 23.54g 8%
Calories 250kcal 109kcal 7%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.743mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.203mg 4%
Sodium 0mg 17mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.63g 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.