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Espresso vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Espresso and Ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Espresso.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 33% higher.

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +7900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11400%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.05mg

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
9% 91%
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 OtherOther +2200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.6%
~equal in Water ~91.23g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Ginger ale Opinion
Calories 9kcal 34kcal Ginger ale
Protein 0.12g 0g Espresso
Fats 0.18g 0g Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Espresso
Net carbs 1.67g 8.76g Ginger ale
Carbs 1.67g 8.76g Ginger ale
Magnesium 80mg 1mg Espresso
Calcium 2mg 3mg Ginger ale
Potassium 115mg 1mg Espresso
Iron 0.13mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
Sugar 0g 8.9g Espresso
Copper 0.05mg 0.018mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 0.05mg
Phosphorus 7mg 0mg Espresso
Sodium 14mg 7mg Ginger ale
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Espresso
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Ginger ale
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Espresso
Folate 1µg 0µg Espresso
Choline 2.6mg 0mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Ginger ale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Espresso
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.