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Ginger ale vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginger ale and Beer different?

    Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +800%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +260%
    Contains more Manganese +62.5%
    Contains more Calcium +33.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +500%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +2600%
    Contains less Sodium -42.9%
    Contains more Selenium +500%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
    Contains more Iron +800%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +260%
    Contains more Manganese +62.5%
    Contains more Calcium +33.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +500%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +2600%
    Contains less Sodium -42.9%
    Contains more Selenium +500%

    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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    Beer
    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 B12 +∞%
    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% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
    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 B12 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Carbs +146.8%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Other +40200%
    Equal in Water - 91.96
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    4% 92% 4%
    Protein: 0.46 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.55 g
    Water: 91.96 g
    Other: 4.03 g
    Contains more Carbs +146.8%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Other +40200%
    Equal in Water - 91.96

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Ginger ale Beer Opinion
    Net carbs 8.76g 3.55g Ginger ale
    Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
    Carbs 8.76g 3.55g Ginger ale
    Calories 34kcal 43kcal Beer
    Fructose 3.7g 0g Ginger ale
    Sugar 8.9g 0g Beer
    Calcium 3mg 4mg Beer
    Iron 0.18mg 0.02mg Ginger ale
    Magnesium 1mg 6mg Beer
    Phosphorus 0mg 14mg Beer
    Potassium 1mg 27mg Beer
    Sodium 7mg 4mg Beer
    Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg Ginger ale
    Copper 0.018mg 0.005mg Ginger ale
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.008mg Ginger ale
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Beer
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Beer
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Beer
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.041mg Beer
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Beer
    Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Ginger ale Beer
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Ginger ale
    3%
    Beer
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Ginger ale
    2%
    Beer

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Beer
    Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Beer
    Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Beer
    Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Beer
    Beer is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    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 richer in minerals?
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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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/nutrients
    2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.