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Ginger ale vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ginger ale and milkshake?

  • Milkshake is richer than ginger ale in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Milkshake's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
  • The glycemic index of milkshake is lower.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types 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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18200%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +680%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg

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 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 C ~0mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.6%
Contains more OtherOther +9000%

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 Milkshake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Milkshake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Phosphorus 0mg 115mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.195mg 15%
Calcium 3mg 146mg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 1.886g 9%
Protein 0g 3.86g 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.368mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Fats 0g 3.03g 5%
Potassium 1mg 183mg 5%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.3µg 4%
Sodium 7mg 95mg 4%
Calories 34kcal 112kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.051mg 4%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Carbs 8.76g 17.75g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.042mg 3%
Choline 0mg 14.3mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.875g 2%
Iron 0.18mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.146mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.113g 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 17.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.