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Ginger ale vs. Sprite — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger ale and Sprite

    The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine.

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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
    7
    :
    0
    Sprite
    Sprite
    Contains more Calcium +50%
    Contains more Iron +63.6%
    Contains less Sodium -22.2%
    Contains more Zinc +25%
    Contains more Copper +1700%
    Contains more Manganese +550%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Magnesium - 1
    Equal in Potassium - 1
    Ginger ale
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
    Sprite
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 1% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +50%
    Contains more Iron +63.6%
    Contains less Sodium -22.2%
    Contains more Zinc +25%
    Contains more Copper +1700%
    Contains more Manganese +550%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Magnesium - 1
    Equal in Potassium - 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.
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    0
    :
    1
    Sprite
    Sprite
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    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%
    Sprite
    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% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    1
    :
    3
    Sprite
    Sprite
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +15.8%
    Equal in Water - 89.78
    Equal in Other - 0.01
    Ginger ale
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Sprite
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.05 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 10.14 g
    Water: 89.78 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +15.8%
    Equal in Water - 89.78
    Equal in Other - 0.01

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    1
    :
    2
    Sprite
    Sprite
    Contains more Sucrose +192.3%
    Contains more Fructose +40.3%
    Equal in Glucose - 3.13
    Ginger ale
    22% 36% 43%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 1.9 g
    Glucose: 3.1 g
    Fructose: 3.7 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Sprite
    7% 35% 58%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.65 g
    Glucose: 3.13 g
    Fructose: 5.19 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more Sucrose +192.3%
    Contains more Fructose +40.3%
    Equal in Glucose - 3.13

    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 Sprite
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Ginger ale Sprite Opinion
    Net carbs 8.76g 10.14g Sprite
    Protein 0g 0.05g Sprite
    Fats 0g 0.02g Sprite
    Carbs 8.76g 10.14g Sprite
    Calories 34kcal 40kcal Sprite
    Fructose 3.7g 5.19g Sprite
    Sugar 8.9g 8.98g Ginger ale
    Calcium 3mg 2mg Ginger ale
    Iron 0.18mg 0.11mg Ginger ale
    Magnesium 1mg 1mg
    Potassium 1mg 1mg
    Sodium 7mg 9mg Ginger ale
    Zinc 0.05mg 0.04mg Ginger ale
    Copper 0.018mg 0.001mg Ginger ale
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Ginger ale
    Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Ginger ale
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.015mg Sprite

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Ginger ale Sprite
    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
    0%
    Sprite
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Ginger ale
    1%
    Sprite

    Comparison summary

    Which food is cheaper?
    Sprite
    Sprite is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/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.