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Ginger ale vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger ale and coleslaw

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber than coleslaw.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 59% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of ginger ale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12800%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +684.6%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70%
Contains more OtherOther +8200%

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +83.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +156.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +371.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Coleslaw
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 Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.348g 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Fats 0g 9.91g 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.112mg 9%
Sodium 7mg 203mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.599g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.671g 7%
Calories 34kcal 153kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.246mg 5%
Potassium 1mg 129mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.102mg 4%
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg 3%
Fructose 3.7g 1.44g 3%
Calcium 3mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Carbs 8.76g 14.89g 2%
Protein 0g 0.95g 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.026mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.206mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.14mg 1%
Iron 0.18mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 12.19g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.015mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw 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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.