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Gatorade vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gatorade and Ginger ale?

    We used Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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.
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    2
    :
    7
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1400%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +260%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -82.1%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +200%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Manganese - 0.013
    Gatorade
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
    Ginger ale
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1400%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +260%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -82.1%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +200%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Manganese - 0.013

    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.
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    6
    :
    0
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Gatorade
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 0% 5% 4% 6% 0% 0% 1%
    Ginger ale
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    2
    :
    1
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    Contains more Other +1800%
    Contains more Carbs +36.2%
    Equal in Water - 91.23
    Gatorade
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Ginger ale
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more Other +1800%
    Contains more Carbs +36.2%
    Equal in Water - 91.23

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    2
    :
    3
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale
    Contains more Lactose +∞%
    Contains more Maltose +∞%
    Contains more Sucrose +106.5%
    Contains more Glucose +41.6%
    Contains more Fructose +103.3%
    Gatorade
    17% 41% 34% 4% 4%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.92 g
    Glucose: 2.19 g
    Fructose: 1.82 g
    Lactose: 0.2 g
    Maltose: 0.2 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Ginger ale
    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 Lactose +∞%
    Contains more Maltose +∞%
    Contains more Sucrose +106.5%
    Contains more Glucose +41.6%
    Contains more Fructose +103.3%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Gatorade Ginger ale Opinion
    Net carbs 6.43g 8.76g Ginger ale
    Carbs 6.43g 8.76g Ginger ale
    Calories 26kcal 34kcal Ginger ale
    Fructose 1.82g 3.7g Ginger ale
    Sugar 5.24g 8.9g Gatorade
    Calcium 1mg 3mg Ginger ale
    Iron 0.05mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
    Magnesium 0mg 1mg Ginger ale
    Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Gatorade
    Potassium 15mg 1mg Gatorade
    Sodium 39mg 7mg Ginger ale
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Ginger ale
    Copper 0.006mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Ginger ale
    Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Gatorade

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Gatorade Ginger ale
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories 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
    1%
    Gatorade
    0%
    Ginger ale
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Gatorade
    2%
    Ginger ale

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

    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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.