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Carbonated water vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carbonated water and Tonic water?

    We used Beverages, carbonated, club soda and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.5% 0.18% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 2.7% 0.13% 0%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
    ~equal in Iron ~0.01mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.006mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.001mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~0mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.8 g
    Water: 91.1 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    ~equal in Protein ~0g
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~91.1g
    ~equal in Other ~0.1g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Carbonated water Tonic water Opinion
    Calories 0kcal 34kcal Tonic water
    Net carbs 0g 8.8g Tonic water
    Carbs 0g 8.8g Tonic water
    Magnesium 1mg 0mg Carbonated water
    Calcium 5mg 1mg Carbonated water
    Potassium 2mg 0mg Carbonated water
    Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Sugar 0g 8.8g Carbonated water
    Copper 0.006mg 0.006mg
    Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
    Sodium 21mg 12mg Tonic water
    Manganese 0.001mg 0.001mg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Carbonated water Tonic water
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs 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%
    Carbonated water
    0%
    Tonic water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Carbonated water
    1%
    Tonic water

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water 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?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.1)
    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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/nutrients
    2. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.