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Ginger ale vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger ale and brazil nut

  • Brazil nut is richer than ginger ale in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3485% higher.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65800%
Contains more IronIron +1250%
Contains more CopperCopper +9583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9307.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1916900%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +2567.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +34100%

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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +22.6%
~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 Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 1917µg 3485%
Copper 0.018mg 1.743mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 24.399g 163%
Phosphorus 0mg 725mg 104%
Fats 0g 67.1g 103%
Magnesium 1mg 376mg 89%
Saturated fat 0g 16.134g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 23.879g 60%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.617mg 51%
Vitamin E 0mg 5.65mg 38%
Zinc 0.05mg 4.06mg 36%
Calories 34kcal 659kcal 31%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Protein 0g 14.32g 29%
Iron 0.18mg 2.43mg 28%
Potassium 1mg 659mg 19%
Calcium 3mg 160mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.101mg 8%
Folate 0µg 22µg 6%
Choline 0mg 28.8mg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.184mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.295mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Carbs 8.76g 11.74g 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.