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Cranberry juice vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry juice and Ginger ale different?

  • Cranberry juice is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin C.
  • Cranberry juice covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Ginger ale.

Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were used in this article.

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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% 0.9% 1.2% 3.8% 3.3% 0.82% 0.43% 0.26% 6.3% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +269.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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 141% 0.48% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0.77% 3.1% 0% 0% 2.5% 0% 0.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 13.52 g
Water: 86.17 g
Other: 0.21 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2000%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Water ~91.23g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 6.79 g
Fructose: 4.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +119%
Contains more FructoseFructose +34.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry juice Ginger ale Opinion
Calories 54kcal 34kcal Cranberry juice
Fats 0.1g 0g Cranberry juice
Vitamin C 42.3mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Net carbs 13.52g 8.76g Cranberry juice
Carbs 13.52g 8.76g Cranberry juice
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 14mg 1mg Cranberry juice
Iron 0.1mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
Sugar 11.87g 8.9g Ginger ale
Copper 0.01mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.03mg 0.05mg Ginger ale
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Sodium 2mg 7mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Cranberry juice
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Manganese 0.048mg 0.013mg Cranberry juice
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B3 0.041mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Cranberry juice
Choline 1.1mg 0mg Cranberry juice
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0g Cranberry juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0g Cranberry juice
Fructose 4.97g 3.7g Cranberry juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry juice Ginger ale
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
12%
Cranberry juice
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Cranberry juice
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice 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 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.

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. Cranberry juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171903/nutrients
  2. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.