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Ginger ale vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ginger ale and mortadella?

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus than mortadella.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11769% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less sodium.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16200%
Contains more IronIron +677.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22500%

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% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
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
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.2%
Contains more WaterWater +74.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +28800%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0mg 153mg 11769%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 7mg 1246mg 54%
Saturated fat 0g 9.51g 43%
Selenium 0.1µg 22.6µg 41%
Fats 0g 25.39g 39%
Protein 0g 16.37g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.38g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.12g 21%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.1mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.673mg 17%
Iron 0.18mg 1.4mg 15%
Calories 34kcal 311kcal 14%
Phosphorus 0mg 97mg 14%
Choline 0mg 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.119mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.44mg 9%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Potassium 1mg 163mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 18mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 8.76g 3.05g 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 3.05g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.