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Espresso vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Espresso and Ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Espresso.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 33% higher.

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
Espresso
Espresso
5
:
4
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.05
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.05

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.
Espresso
Espresso
9
:
0
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Espresso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Ginger ale
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Espresso
Espresso
4
:
1
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2200%
Contains more Carbs +424.6%
Equal in Water - 91.23
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Ginger ale
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 +2200%
Contains more Carbs +424.6%
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.
Espresso Ginger ale
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 8.76g Ginger ale
Protein 0.12g 0g Espresso
Fats 0.18g 0g Espresso
Carbs 1.67g 8.76g Ginger ale
Calories 9kcal 34kcal Ginger ale
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 0g 8.9g Espresso
Calcium 2mg 3mg Ginger ale
Iron 0.13mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
Magnesium 80mg 1mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 0mg Espresso
Potassium 115mg 1mg Espresso
Sodium 14mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 0.05mg
Copper 0.05mg 0.018mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Espresso
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Ginger ale
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Espresso
Folate 1µg 0µg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Ginger ale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Ginger ale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Espresso
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.