Whisky nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
Whisky Glycemic index (GI)
Whisky contains very few carbohydrates, only 0.1g in a 100g serving. Because of this, the calculation of the glycemic index of whisky is exceedingly challenging. All the same, whisky’s glycemic index is assumed to be very low.
The glycemic index of whisky alone may be low, but mixing it with other beverages is a different story. Drinks, such as whisky with apple juice and old fashioned, have moderate to high glycemic indices.
Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with a reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes. Long-term alcohol is correlated with improved glycemic control due to improved insulin sensitivity. However, at the same time, binge drinking increases the risk of diabetes (1).
In contrast to the previous research, one study has questioned whether moderate alcohol consumption has any beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity (2).
Light, but not heavy drinking, has also been researched to have preventive effects on atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetic patients (3).
In summary, whisky has a very low glycemic index, and its moderate but not heavy consumption may have beneficial effects for people with diabetes.
References
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/4518473
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2676844/
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/7/1223
Important nutritional characteristics for Whisky
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Fiber content ratio for Whisky
All nutrients for Whisky per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% | 38% |
5.3 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fats | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 0.1g | N/A | 74% |
541.7 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 0.1g | 0% | 75% |
281.7 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% | 96% |
130 times less than Beef
|
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% | 98% |
147 times less than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | 75% |
89.7 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.01mg | 2% | 94% |
10.1 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0% | 97% |
315.5 times less than Beef
|
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 0% | 96% |
60.7 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 93% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 94% |
33.3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0% | 96% |
130 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
191.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
Check out similar food or compare with current
NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Serving Size ______________
Health checks
Whisky nutrition infographic
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.