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Ginger ale vs. Chocolate syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ginger ale and Chocolate syrup?

  • Chocolate syrup is richer than Ginger ale in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate syrup's daily need coverage for Copper is 55% more.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, chocolate syrup types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 4.2% 20% 79% 171% 20% 55% 9.4% 50% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22300%
Contains more IronIron +1072.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2744.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2838.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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 0.67% 0% 0.4% 0% 2.3% 12% 6% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 1.3% 1.5% 0.71%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 A ~0IU
~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
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more WaterWater +194.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +643.2%
Contains more OtherOther +6600%

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 Chocolate syrup
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Chocolate syrup Opinion
Calories 34kcal 279kcal Chocolate syrup
Protein 0g 2.1g Chocolate syrup
Fats 0g 1.13g Chocolate syrup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate syrup
Net carbs 8.76g 62.5g Chocolate syrup
Carbs 8.76g 65.1g Chocolate syrup
Magnesium 1mg 65mg Chocolate syrup
Calcium 3mg 14mg Chocolate syrup
Potassium 1mg 224mg Chocolate syrup
Iron 0.18mg 2.11mg Chocolate syrup
Sugar 8.9g 49.65g Ginger ale
Fiber 0g 2.6g Chocolate syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.512mg Chocolate syrup
Zinc 0.05mg 0.73mg Chocolate syrup
Phosphorus 0mg 129mg Chocolate syrup
Sodium 7mg 72mg Ginger ale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Chocolate syrup
Manganese 0.013mg 0.382mg Chocolate syrup
Selenium 0.1µg 1.4µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.009mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.322mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.013mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.006mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Chocolate syrup
Folate 0µg 2µg Chocolate syrup
Choline 0mg 1.3mg Chocolate syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.519g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.286g Chocolate syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.026g Chocolate syrup
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Chocolate syrup
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%
Chocolate syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
46%
Chocolate syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chocolate syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/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.