Ginger ale vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ginger ale and Light beer
- Ginger ale contains 99 times more Sugar than Light beer. Ginger ale contains 8.9g of Sugar, while Light beer contains 0.09g.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.
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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 more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
0.25 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.77 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
6.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1037.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60900% |
~equal in
Fats
~0g
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Water
~92.88g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 46kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.25g |
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| Net carbs | 8.76g | 0.77g |
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| Carbs | 8.76g | 0.77g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 1mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.03mg |
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| Sugar | 8.9g | 0.09g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.006mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 8.8mg |
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| Fructose | 3.7g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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.