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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 Vitamin A RAE than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.

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.
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Calcium +3700%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +19600%
Contains more Zinc +1160%
Contains more Copper +472.2%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Calcium +3700%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +19600%
Contains more Zinc +1160%
Contains more Copper +472.2%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +9400%
Equal in Water - 82.45
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 Water +10.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +9400%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +30900%
Contains more Fructose +36900%
Contains more Sucrose +163.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Glucose +30900%
Contains more Fructose +36900%
Contains more Sucrose +163.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 8.76g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 34kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 3.7g 0.01g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 9.66g Ginger ale
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 3mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.18mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 1mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 1mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 7mg 44mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.018mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg
Selenium 0.1µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 0µg 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Ginger ale
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0g 1.431g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.