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Ginger ale vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ginger ale and cherries different?

  • Cherries have more vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and potassium than ginger ale.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cherries is 26% higher.
  • Cherries have a lower glycemic index (22) than ginger ale (63).

Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Cherries, sour, red, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17200%
Contains more IronIron +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +761.5%

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%
Cherry
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more OtherOther +3800%
~equal in Water ~86.13g

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
Cherry
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9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +137.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~3.51g
~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 Cherry
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Cherry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.104mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Potassium 1mg 173mg 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.112mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.044mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.143mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Phosphorus 0mg 15mg 2%
Protein 0g 1g 2%
Iron 0.18mg 0.32mg 2%
Choline 0mg 6.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.09g 1%
Calories 34kcal 50kcal 1%
Carbs 8.76g 12.18g 1%
Calcium 3mg 16mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 10.58g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 8.49g N/A
Zinc 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.068g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.082g 0%
Fructose 3.7g 3.51g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Cherry
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
9%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.