Ginger ale vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ginger ale and Mashed potato
- Mashed potato is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Mashed potato covers your daily Sodium needs 13% more than Ginger ale.
- Ginger ale contains 18 times more Sugar than Mashed potato. While Ginger ale contains 8.9g of Sugar, Mashed potato contains only 0.5g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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.
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Sodium
-97.7%
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Calcium
+500%
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Iron
+72.2%
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Magnesium
+1400%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+28500%
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Zinc
+340%
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Copper
+94.4%
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Manganese
+653.8%
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Selenium
+700%
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-97.7%
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Calcium
+500%
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Iron
+72.2%
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Magnesium
+1400%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+28500%
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Zinc
+340%
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Copper
+94.4%
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Manganese
+653.8%
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Selenium
+700%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+14.6%
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Carbs
+67.2%
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+12500%
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
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Water
+14.6%
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Protein
+∞%
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+∞%
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Carbs
+67.2%
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+12500%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+1800%
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Glucose
+1450%
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Fructose
+1750%
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Starch
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+1800%
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+1450%
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+1750%
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+∞%
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 8.76g | 13.35g |
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| Protein | 0g | 1.65g |
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| Fats | 0g | 2.82g |
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| Carbs | 8.76g | 14.65g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 89kcal |
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| Starch | 12.1g |
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| Fructose | 3.7g | 0.2g |
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| Sugar | 8.9g | 0.5g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 1mg | 286mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 306mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.035mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 185IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.12mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.105g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.577g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.342g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g |
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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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mashed potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)