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Ginger ale vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginger ale and Onion different?

  • Onion is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Ginger ale contains 2 times more Sugar than Onion. Ginger ale contains 8.9g of Sugar, while Onion contains 4.24g.

Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Onions, raw types were used 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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
0
:
10
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14500%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +892.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14500%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +892.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
0
:
10
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Ginger ale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
1
:
4
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
3
:
0
Onion
Onion
Contains more Sucrose +91.9%
Contains more Glucose +57.4%
Contains more Fructose +186.8%
Ginger ale
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
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +91.9%
Contains more Glucose +57.4%
Contains more Fructose +186.8%

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 Onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Onion Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 7.64g Ginger ale
Protein 0g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0g 0.1g Onion
Carbs 8.76g 9.34g Onion
Calories 34kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 3.7g 1.29g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 0g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 3mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.18mg 0.21mg Onion
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Onion
Phosphorus 0mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 1mg 146mg Onion
Sodium 7mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.05mg 0.17mg Onion
Copper 0.018mg 0.039mg Onion
Manganese 0.013mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.027mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 0µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0g 0.042g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.