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.
- The glycemic index of ginger ale is lower.
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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +653.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12500% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1450% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1750% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.342g | 9% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 286mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Fats | 0g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.7g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.577g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.65g | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 13.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.76g | 14.65g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.76g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.9g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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)