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Brandy / cognac (distilled)
Brandy / cognac (distilled)1
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Distilled spirits (80 proof) Leader
Distilled spirits (80 proof)2

Distilled spirits (80 proof) leads 2–1 · 3 categories decided · 6 ties

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Distilled spirits (80 proof) comes out ahead, winning 2 of 3 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Brandy / cognac (distilled) for less sodium.

Pick Distilled spirits (80 proof) for more potassium and more iron.

Evenly matched on protein, fiber, saturated fat, calcium, magnesium and vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    100 kcal
    100 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    0 g
    0 g
  • Carbohydrate
    0 g
    0 g
  • Fibermore is better
    0 g
    0 g
  • Total sugarsless is better
    —
    0 g
  • Total fat
    0 g
    0 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    0 g
    0 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN0.34 mg
    0.43 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    0.68 mg
    0.87 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    0 mg
    0 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    0.01 mg
    0.02 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    0 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    0 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
    —
    —

Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.

Brandy / cognac (distilled) vs Distilled spirits (80 proof) · Foodatron