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Ginger ale vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger ale and lasagne

  • Ginger ale has less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin A, calcium, and copper than lasagne.
  • Lasagne covers your daily need for selenium, 29% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of ginger ale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19500%
Contains more IronIron +294.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1384.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15800%

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%
Lasagne
12
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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15600%

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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +251.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +233.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +255.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Ginger ale Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Lasagne DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 15.9µg 29%
Sodium 7mg 373mg 16%
Phosphorus 0mg 115mg 16%
Protein 0g 7.28g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.348g 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.528mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.122mg 9%
Calcium 3mg 88mg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.09mg 8%
Fats 0g 4.92g 8%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.193mg 8%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.87mg 7%
Iron 0.18mg 0.71mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.07mg 6%
Potassium 1mg 196mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.323mg 6%
Calories 34kcal 135kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Choline 0mg 23.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.758g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Fructose 3.7g 1.04g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.433g 3%
Carbs 8.76g 15.36g 2%
Net carbs 8.76g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 8.9g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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