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Ginger ale vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger ale and Espresso?

  • 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, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
4
:
5
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.05
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11400%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
0
:
9
Espresso
Espresso
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 +∞%
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%
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%
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
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
1
:
4
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Carbs +424.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2200%
Equal in Water - 97.8
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Carbs +424.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2200%
Equal in Water - 97.8

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/nutrients
  2. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.