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

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Important differences between Ginger ale and Apple juice

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid.

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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% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 2.4% 8.9% 4.5% 4% 0.55% 3% 0.52% 9.7% 0.55%
    Contains more IronIron +50%
    Contains more CopperCopper +50%
    Contains more ZincZinc +150%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10000%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.2%
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

    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 3% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 5.3% 3.9% 1.4% 2.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 0% 0.98%
    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 CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 11.3 g
    Water: 88.24 g
    Other: 0.23 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
    Contains more OtherOther +2200%
    ~equal in Water ~88.24g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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
    13% 27% 60%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 1.26 g
    Glucose: 2.63 g
    Fructose: 5.73 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +50.8%
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +17.9%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +54.9%
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in 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.
    Ginger ale Apple juice
    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 Ginger ale Apple juice Opinion
    Calories 34kcal 46kcal Apple juice
    Protein 0g 0.1g Apple juice
    Fats 0g 0.13g Apple juice
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Apple juice
    Net carbs 8.76g 11.1g Apple juice
    Carbs 8.76g 11.3g Apple juice
    Magnesium 1mg 5mg Apple juice
    Calcium 3mg 8mg Apple juice
    Potassium 1mg 101mg Apple juice
    Iron 0.18mg 0.12mg Ginger ale
    Sugar 8.9g 9.62g Ginger ale
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Apple juice
    Copper 0.018mg 0.012mg Ginger ale
    Zinc 0.05mg 0.02mg Ginger ale
    Phosphorus 0mg 7mg Apple juice
    Sodium 7mg 4mg Apple juice
    Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Apple juice
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Apple juice
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.074mg Apple juice
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.021mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.017mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.073mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.049mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.018mg Apple juice
    Choline 0mg 1.8mg Apple juice
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.022g Ginger ale
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Apple juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.039g Apple juice
    Fructose 3.7g 5.73g Apple juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Ginger ale Apple juice
    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%
    Ginger ale
    2%
    Apple juice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Ginger ale
    4%
    Apple juice

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Apple juice
    Apple 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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/nutrients
    2. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/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.