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Ginger ale vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger ale and shiitake

  • Shiitake is richer than ginger ale in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, selenium, fiber, manganese, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for shiitake is 30% higher.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30300%
Contains more IronIron +127.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +688.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5600%

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% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +7300%
~equal in Water ~89.74g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Shiitake DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.5mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.877mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.293mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.217mg 17%
Phosphorus 0mg 112mg 16%
Copper 0.018mg 0.142mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Selenium 0.1µg 5.7µg 10%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.23mg 9%
Potassium 1mg 304mg 9%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.03mg 9%
Fructose 3.7g 0g 5%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Protein 0g 2.24g 4%
Folate 0µg 13µg 3%
Iron 0.18mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Fats 0g 0.49g 1%
Carbs 8.76g 6.79g 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Calories 34kcal 34kcal 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 4.29g N/A
Calcium 3mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 8.9g 2.38g N/A
Sodium 7mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ginger ale Shiitake
Low Calories diet Equal
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.