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Coca-Cola vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coca-Cola and Ginger ale?

    We used Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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.
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains less Sodium -42.9%
    Contains more Calcium +50%
    Contains more Iron +63.6%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +150%
    Contains more Copper +1700%
    Contains more Manganese +550%
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +100%
    Contains less Sodium -42.9%
    Contains more Calcium +50%
    Contains more Iron +63.6%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +150%
    Contains more Copper +1700%
    Contains more Manganese +550%
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1

    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.
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    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Other +300%
    Equal in Carbs - 8.76
    Equal in Water - 91.23
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Other +300%
    Equal in Carbs - 8.76
    Equal in Water - 91.23

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Coca-Cola Ginger ale
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Coca-Cola Ginger ale Opinion
    Net carbs 9.56g 8.76g Coca-Cola
    Protein 0.07g 0g Coca-Cola
    Fats 0.02g 0g Coca-Cola
    Carbs 9.56g 8.76g Coca-Cola
    Calories 37kcal 34kcal Coca-Cola
    Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
    Sugar 8.97g 8.9g Ginger ale
    Calcium 2mg 3mg Ginger ale
    Iron 0.11mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
    Magnesium 0mg 1mg Ginger ale
    Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Coca-Cola
    Potassium 2mg 1mg Coca-Cola
    Sodium 4mg 7mg Coca-Cola
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.05mg Ginger ale
    Copper 0.001mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
    Manganese 0.002mg 0.013mg Ginger ale
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Coca-Cola Ginger ale
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Coca-Cola
    0%
    Ginger ale
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Coca-Cola
    2%
    Ginger ale

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (63)
    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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
    2. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.