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Ginger ale vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ginger ale and glutinous rice

  • Ginger ale contains less manganese and selenium than glutinous rice.
  • Glutinous rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 11% higher.
  • Glutinous rice contains 178 times less sugar than ginger ale. Ginger ale contains 8.9g of sugar, while glutinous rice contains 0.05g.
  • Ginger ale has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger ale is 63, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.

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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 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1915.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%

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% 0% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.8%
Contains more OtherOther +600%

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 Glutinous rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Glutinous rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.013mg 0.262mg 11%
Selenium 0.1µg 5.6µg 10%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.215mg 4%
Protein 0g 2.02g 4%
Carbs 8.76g 21.09g 4%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.41mg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg 3%
Calories 34kcal 97kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 1mg 5mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 20.09g N/A
Calcium 3mg 2mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 10mg 0%
Iron 0.18mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 8.9g 0.05g N/A
Sodium 7mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.039g 0%
Choline 0mg 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.07g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.167mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 0%
Valine 0.123mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ginger ale Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.