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Ginger ale vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginger ale and Lemongrass different?

  • Lemongrass is higher than Ginger ale in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 227% more than Ginger ale.

Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types were used in this article.

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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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72200%
Contains more IronIron +4438.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1377.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +4360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40084.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 34kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 0g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Net carbs 8.76g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 8.76g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 1mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 3mg 65mg Lemongrass
Potassium 1mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.18mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 8.9g Lemongrass
Copper 0.018mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.05mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 7mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Manganese 0.013mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 0µg 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0g 0.119g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.17g Lemongrass
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.