Ginger ale vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ginger ale and Gatorade?
- Ginger ale has 2 times more Sugar than Gatorade. Ginger ale has 8.9g of Sugar, while Gatorade has 5.24g.
We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
93.38 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1800% |
~equal in
Protein
~0g
~equal in
Fats
~0g
~equal in
Water
~93.38g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
2.19 g
Fructose:
1.82 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.2 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +106.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +41.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +103.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 26kcal |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.76g | 6.43g |
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| Carbs | 8.76g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 1mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 8.9g | 5.24g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.006mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.013mg | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Fructose | 3.7g | 1.82g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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2%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gatorade is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)