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Coca-Cola vs. Lemonade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and lemonade

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water.

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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% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 6% 7% 0.55% 0.86% 0.52% 0.65% 0.55%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
    Contains more IronIron +45.5%
    Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~4mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

    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% 0.16%
    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 13% 0% 0.2% 0% 1.5% 4.8% 0.3% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    10% 89%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.04 g
    Carbs: 10.42 g
    Water: 89.35 g
    Other: 0.12 g
    Contains more FatsFats +100%
    Contains more OtherOther +200%
    ~equal in Protein ~0.07g
    ~equal in Carbs ~10.42g
    ~equal in Water ~89.35g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Coca-Cola Lemonade
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Saturated fat ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Coca-Cola Lemonade DV% diff.
    Vitamin C 0mg 3.9mg 4%
    Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg 2%
    Copper 0.001mg 0.021mg 2%
    Iron 0.11mg 0.16mg 1%
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.006mg 1%
    Phosphorus 10mg 2mg 1%
    Calories 37kcal 40kcal 0%
    Protein 0.07g 0.07g 0%
    Fats 0.02g 0.04g 0%
    Net carbs 9.56g 10.42g N/A
    Carbs 9.56g 10.42g 0%
    Magnesium 0mg 2mg 0%
    Calcium 2mg 4mg 0%
    Potassium 2mg 15mg 0%
    Sugar 8.97g 9.98g N/A
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
    Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg 0%
    Manganese 0.002mg 0.005mg 0%
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.016mg 0%
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.013mg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.006mg 0%
    Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
    Choline 0.3mg 0.4mg 0%
    Saturated fat 0g 0.006g 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.002g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.013g 0%

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Coca-Cola Lemonade
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    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%
    Coca-Cola
    2%
    Lemonade
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Coca-Cola
    2%
    Lemonade

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
    2. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.