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Ginger ale vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ginger ale and caramel

  • The amount of vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium in caramel is higher than in ginger ale.
  • Caramel covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 20% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21300%
Contains more ZincZinc +780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
~equal in Copper ~0.018mg

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%
Caramel
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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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +973.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +779%
Contains more OtherOther +17900%

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 Caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g 23%
Carbs 8.76g 77g 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.256mg 20%
Calories 34kcal 382kcal 17%
Phosphorus 0mg 114mg 16%
Calcium 3mg 138mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg 12%
Fats 0g 8.1g 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.476g 11%
Sodium 7mg 245mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.6g 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.103mg 9%
Potassium 1mg 214mg 6%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.44mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.542g 4%
Magnesium 1mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Choline 0mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 77g N/A
Iron 0.18mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 8.9g 65.5g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.018mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.