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Ginger ale vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ginger ale and hot chocolate

  • Ginger ale contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, vitamin D, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot chocolate is 51, while the glycemic index of ginger ale is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19600%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 +∞%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +9400%
~equal in Water ~82.45g

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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +36900%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +163.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Calcium 3mg 114mg 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.103mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.431g 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg 7%
Protein 0g 3.52g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Potassium 1mg 197mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.7µg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 23mg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 0.01g 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.63mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Fats 0g 2.34g 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.039mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Iron 0.18mg 0.42mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.677g 2%
Calories 34kcal 77kcal 2%
Sodium 7mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.133mg 1%
Carbs 8.76g 10.74g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.084g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.