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Ginger ale vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginger ale and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus than Ginger ale.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 43% higher.
  • Ginger ale has less Sodium.

Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
1
:
9
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20300%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +1030.8%
Contains more Selenium +6600%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20300%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +172.2%
Contains more Manganese +1030.8%
Contains more Selenium +6600%

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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
0
:
12
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
2
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +15000%
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +15000%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
3
:
1
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Sucrose +62.4%
Contains more Glucose +349.3%
Contains more Fructose +572.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +62.4%
Contains more Glucose +349.3%
Contains more Fructose +572.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 5.79g Ginger ale
Protein 0g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 8.76g 7.29g Ginger ale
Calories 34kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 3.7g 0.55g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 3mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 0.18mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 1mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 1mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 7mg 409mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.013mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 0.1µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 0µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Ginger ale
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0g 0.978g Ginger ale
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

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Ginger ale Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
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
0%
Ginger ale
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.