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Ginger ale vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ginger ale and fontina?

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than fontina.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 96% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less sodium.
  • Fontina has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Cheese, fontina 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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6300%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +6900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg

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%
Fontina
12
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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +465.2%
Contains more WaterWater +140.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +37800%

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 Fontina
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Fontina DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.196g 87%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg 70%
Calcium 3mg 550mg 55%
Protein 0g 25.6g 51%
Phosphorus 0mg 346mg 49%
Fats 0g 31.14g 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Sodium 7mg 800mg 34%
Zinc 0.05mg 3.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 261µg 29%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.687g 22%
Calories 34kcal 389kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.204mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.654g 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.429mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.083mg 6%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 14mg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.021mg 2%
Carbs 8.76g 1.55g 2%
Potassium 1mg 64mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg 2%
Iron 0.18mg 0.23mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 1.55g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 1.55g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina 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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.