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Whisky vs. Whiskey sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between whisky and whiskey sour?

  • Whisky has less calcium and copper than whiskey sour.
  • Whiskey sour's daily need coverage for calcium is 27% higher.
  • Whisky contains less sugar.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof and Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, powder types in this comparison.

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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
2
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 14% 82% 1.7% 15% 43% 3.8% 5.6% 36% 0% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more IronIron +1850%
Contains more CopperCopper +828.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.3%
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
3
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
97%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 97.3 g
Water: 0.6 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +10550%
Contains more OtherOther +2471.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Whiskey sour DV% diff.
Carbs 0.1g 97.3g 32%
Calcium 0mg 272mg 27%
Copper 0.014mg 0.13mg 13%
Sodium 0mg 274mg 12%
Calories 250kcal 383kcal 7%
Magnesium 0mg 19mg 5%
Iron 0.02mg 0.39mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.06mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Protein 0g 0.6g 1%
Phosphorus 3mg 13mg 1%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.14mg 1%
Potassium 1mg 19mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 0.1g 97.3g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 97.3g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.006g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.037g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whisky Whiskey sour
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
1%
Whiskey sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
20%
Whiskey sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Whiskey sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173163/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.