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Ginger ale vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger ale and Iced tea

  • Ginger ale has less Phosphorus, and Manganese than Iced tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 1.7% 0% 2.7% 1.6% 15% 2.7% 17% 0%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +907.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-103.7%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Carbs ~9.09g
~equal in Water ~91.18g

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 Iced tea
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Iced tea Opinion
Calories 34kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Net carbs 8.76g 9.09g Iced tea
Carbs 8.76g 9.09g Iced tea
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 1mg 19mg Iced tea
Iron 0.18mg 0mg Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 9.09g Ginger ale
Copper 0.018mg 0.008mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Phosphorus 0mg 36mg Iced tea
Sodium 7mg 21mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.013mg 0.131mg Iced tea
Selenium 0.1µg Ginger ale
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale

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Ginger ale Iced tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.