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Ginger ale vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger ale and Espresso?

  • Ginger ale has less Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Espresso.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 33% higher.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11400%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.05mg

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% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2200%
~equal in Water ~97.8g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Espresso Opinion
Calories 34kcal 9kcal Ginger ale
Protein 0g 0.12g Espresso
Fats 0g 0.18g Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Net carbs 8.76g 1.67g Ginger ale
Carbs 8.76g 1.67g Ginger ale
Magnesium 1mg 80mg Espresso
Calcium 3mg 2mg Ginger ale
Potassium 1mg 115mg Espresso
Iron 0.18mg 0.13mg Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 0g Espresso
Copper 0.018mg 0.05mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 0.05mg
Phosphorus 0mg 7mg Espresso
Sodium 7mg 14mg Ginger ale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Espresso
Manganese 0.013mg 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Ginger ale
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Espresso
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Espresso
Folate 0µg 1µg Espresso
Choline 0mg 2.6mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Ginger ale
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso
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 Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.