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Ginger ale vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger ale and nachos

  • Nachos are richer than ginger ale in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, selenium, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for nachos is 28% higher.
  • Ginger ale has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36100%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1338.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%

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%
Nachos
12
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 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 D ~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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +143.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18600%

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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +258.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Nachos
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0g 14.02g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.04g 34%
Fats 0g 21.5g 33%
Phosphorus 0mg 198mg 28%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.08mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.215mg 17%
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.6µg 15%
Calories 34kcal 343kcal 15%
Sodium 7mg 313mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Potassium 1mg 362mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.173g 10%
Magnesium 1mg 42mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.123mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.133mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.32g 9%
Carbs 8.76g 34.91g 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.187mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg 8%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.86mg 7%
Iron 0.18mg 0.75mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 63mg 6%
Choline 0mg 26.4mg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 0g 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.064mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.63mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.