Currant vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between currants and ginger ale
- The amount of vitamin C, fiber, iron, copper, vitamin K, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in currants is higher than in ginger ale.
- Currants cover your daily vitamin C needs 46% more than ginger ale.
- Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger ale is 63, while the glycemic index of currants is 25.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Currants, red and white, raw 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 | +1200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +494.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1330.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6400% |
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Water
~91.23g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 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 | +211.5% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Glucose
~3.1g
~equal in
Fructose
~3.7g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 0g | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.018mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0g | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 8.76g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 8.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 8.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0g | 0% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 3.7g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)