Brown sugar vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brown sugar and ginger ale
- The amount of calcium and iron in brown sugar is higher than in ginger ale.
- Ginger ale has 133 times less Potassium than brown sugar. Brown sugar has 133mg of Potassium, while ginger ale has 1mg.
- Ginger ale contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +392.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1019.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6708.2% |
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Fats
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4876.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +129.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +233.3% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 98.09g | 8.76g |
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 8.76g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 83mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.18mg |
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| Sugar | 97.02g | 8.9g |
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| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 2.3mg | 0mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g | 3.7g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar 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)