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Drinking water vs. Lemonade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between drinking water and lemonade

  • Lemonade has a higher glycemic index than drinking water.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 3.3% 0.27% 0% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 13% 0.06% 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 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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Lemonade Opinion
Calories 0kcal 40kcal Lemonade
Protein 0g 0.07g Lemonade
Fats 0g 0.04g Lemonade
Vitamin C 0mg 3.9mg Lemonade
Net carbs 0g 10.42g Lemonade
Carbs 0g 10.42g Lemonade
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Lemonade
Calcium 3mg 4mg Lemonade
Potassium 0mg 15mg Lemonade
Iron 0mg 0.16mg Lemonade
Sugar 0g 9.98g Drinking water
Copper 0.01mg 0.021mg Lemonade
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Lemonade
Phosphorus 0mg 2mg Lemonade
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Lemonade
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Lemonade
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg Lemonade
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Lemonade
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.006mg Lemonade
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg Lemonade
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.016mg Lemonade
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.013mg Lemonade
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.006mg Lemonade
Folate 0µg 1µg Lemonade
Choline 0mg 0.4mg Lemonade
Saturated Fat 0g 0.006g Drinking water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.002g Lemonade
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.013g Lemonade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water 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%
Drinking water
2%
Lemonade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
2%
Lemonade

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemonade
Lemonade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemonade
Lemonade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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?
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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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.