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Ginger ale vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger ale and caesar salad

  • Ginger ale has less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium, 57% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of ginger ale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16900%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +3120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2369.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31300%

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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +110.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21700%

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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +227.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 31.4µg 57%
Phosphorus 0mg 231mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.377mg 31%
Iron 0.18mg 2.34mg 27%
Protein 0g 13.39g 27%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.297mg 23%
Calcium 3mg 233mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.237mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.206g 19%
Sodium 7mg 454mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Fats 0g 9.54g 15%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.61mg 14%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.321mg 13%
Calories 34kcal 265kcal 12%
Copper 0.018mg 0.126mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.461g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.447mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 8.76g 31.5g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.38g 6%
Magnesium 1mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Potassium 1mg 170mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.61mg 4%
Fructose 3.7g 1.13g 3%
Net carbs 8.76g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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