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Ginger ale vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ginger ale and Coffee

  • Coffee is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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
5
:
5
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +76.9%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +76.9%

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
:
8
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 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%
Coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
1
:
4
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +4600%
Equal in Water - 99.39
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +4600%
Equal in Water - 99.39

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 Coffee
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 0g Ginger ale
Protein 0g 0.12g Coffee
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Carbs 8.76g 0g Ginger ale
Calories 34kcal 1kcal Ginger ale
Fructose 3.7g 0g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 0g Coffee
Calcium 3mg 2mg Ginger ale
Iron 0.18mg 0.01mg Ginger ale
Magnesium 1mg 3mg Coffee
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Coffee
Potassium 1mg 49mg Coffee
Sodium 7mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.05mg 0.02mg Ginger ale
Copper 0.018mg 0.002mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.013mg 0.023mg Coffee
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Ginger ale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.191mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.001g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Coffee
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
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.