Brandy / cognac (distilled) vs Mint julep

Brandy / cognac (distilled)1

Leader

Mint julep5

Mint julep leads 5–1 · 6 categories decided · 3 ties

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Mint julep comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Brandy / cognac (distilled) for less sodium.

Pick Mint julep for more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Evenly matched on protein, fiber and saturated fat.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
100 kcal
100 kcal
Proteinmore is better
0 g
0 g
Carbohydrate
0 g
8.84 g
Fibermore is better
0 g
0 g
Total sugarsless is better
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Total fat
0 g
0.02 g
Saturated fatless is better
0 g
0 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN0.34 mg
13.42 mg
Potassiummore is better
0.68 mg
3.36 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
0 mg
0.67 mgWIN
Ironmore is better
0.01 mg
0.05 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
0 mg
0.67 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
1.07 mgWIN
Vitamin Dmore is better
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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.