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Powerade vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Powerade and Distilled beverage

  • Powerade is higher than Distilled beverage in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Powerade's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11769% higher.
  • Distilled beverage has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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.
Powerade
Powerade
3
:
5
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Powerade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Distilled beverage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Powerade
Powerade
4
:
1
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15299900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Powerade
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% 3% 0% 30% 0% 35308% 0% 114% 0%
Distilled beverage
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% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15299900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powerade
Powerade
3
:
1
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +7740%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +17900%
Powerade
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
Distilled beverage
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +7740%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +17900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powerade Distilled beverage Opinion
Net carbs 7.84g 0.1g Powerade
Fats 0.05g 0g Powerade
Carbs 7.84g 0.1g Powerade
Calories 32kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
Fructose 3.22g Powerade
Sugar 6.11g 0g Distilled beverage
Calcium 1mg 0mg Powerade
Iron 0.09mg 0.04mg Powerade
Phosphorus 1mg 4mg Distilled beverage
Potassium 18mg 2mg Powerade
Sodium 42mg 1mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
Copper 0mg 0.021mg Distilled beverage
Manganese 0mg 0.018mg Distilled beverage
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.006mg Powerade
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.004mg Distilled beverage
Vitamin B3 1.565mg 0.013mg Powerade
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.001mg Powerade
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Powerade
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Powerade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0g Powerade

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Powerade Distilled beverage
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
2954%
Powerade
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Powerade
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/nutrients
  2. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.